Senate confirms two appointees to Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices

The Maine Senate confirmed two nominees to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices during floor action on 2026-04-13.

The Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs recommended Brooke J. Bailey, Esquire of Westbrook; the chair called for the roll call and later announced that the committee's recommendation was accepted and that Bailey's nomination was confirmed. The Secretary was directed to inform the Speaker of the House of the Senate's action.

Separately, the committee recommended Colton Gross, Esquire of Portland. The Senate proceeded with the roll-call vote and the chair announced that Gross's nomination also was confirmed; the Secretary was again directed to notify the House.

The confirmations were taken as part of the Senate's handling of communications and nominations from the executive heads of departments and committees. No floor debate or objections were recorded in the transcript for these two appointments beyond the formal roll calls and chair announcements.