Gov. Paul LePage, left, smiles as Secretary of State Matt Dunlap declares him to be governor at the end of the inauguration ceremony on Wednesday.

Gov. Paul LePage gives his inaugural address on Wednesday at the Augusta Civic Center.

Singer Joelle Morris sings a French song accompanied by Marcia Gallagher on piano during the inauguration ceremony on Wednesday.

The Maine State Police Pipe and Drum Unit lead Gov. Paul LePage, center, into the auditorium during the inauguration ceremony on Wednesday.

The Cony High School Madrigals perform “A Bridge Over Troubled Water” during the inauguration ceremony on Wednesday.

The Maine State Police Pipe and Drum Unit lead Governor Paul LePage into the auditorium during the inauguration ceremony on Wednesday.

Singer Joelle Morris sings a French song accompanied by Marcia Gallagher on piano during the inauguration ceremony on Wednesday at the Augusta Civic Center.

The Cony High School Madrigals perform “A Bridge Over Troubled Water” during the inauguration ceremony on Wednesday at the Augusta Civic Center.

Gov. Paul LePage gives his inaugural address on Wednesday at the Augusta Civic Center.

First lady Ann LePage kisses Gov. Paul LePage after he was sworn in during the inauguration ceremony on Wednesday at the Augusta Civic Center.

The Cony High School Madrigals perform “A Bridge Over Troubled Water” during the inauguration ceremony on Wednesday.

Senators exit the auditorium after the inauguration ceremony on Wednesday at the Augusta Civic Center.