Maine Democrats appear poised to retain a majority in the state House of Representatives and Senate following Tuesday's election despite gains by Republicans who flipped several seats. The preliminary results from Tuesday's legislative races showed Democrats winning at least 77 seats in the 151-member House.

Both parties have started to select their leadership for the new state legislature. Democrats retained control of the Maine Senate, and they've already picked Senator Mattie Daughtry of Brunswick as their new leader.

Sen. Mattie Daughtry shepherded through a paid family leave bill that became law and begins going into effect in 2025.