Former Republican senator and tribal ambassador to lead Pingree’s transition team

By: Eesha Pendharkar

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: November 5, 2026

Words: 434

Last Updated: 4 days, 4 hours ago

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Governor-elect Hannah Pingree announced leaders of her transition team Thursday as she prepares to take over the Blaine House, including former Republican state Sen. Roger Katz and former Penobscot Ambassador Maulian Bryant.

Katz and Bryant will serve as co-chairs of Pingree’s transition committee and help identify candidates to hire for her cabinet. Their appointment may signal how Pingree intends to deliver on her campaign promises to work across the aisle and prioritize tribal …

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