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SITTING SENATOR · MAINE · INDEPENDENTSITTING SENATOR · MAINE · IND
Angus S. King, Jr.
Angus S. King, Jr. has represented Maine in the U.S. Senate since 2013. An independent who caucuses with the Democrats.
A lawyer, King founded an energy conservation company in 1989 and served as governor of Maine from 1995 to 2003.
King earned a bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College in 1966 and a law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1969. After law school, King moved to Maine. In 1989, King founded a company that developed and operated energy conservation projects. King won election as governor in 1994 and served from 1995 to 2003, then returned to business. King won election to the U.S. Senate in 2012 and began serving in 2013.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Party
- Independent
- In Senate
- Since 2013
- Age
- 82
- Committees
- 4 · 2 ranking
- Next election
- Nov 5, 2030
- SENATE SINCE
- 2013
- COMMITTEES
- 4
- AGE
- 82
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Angus S. King, Jr. at a glance
NET READER RATING
▲ 3 PTS IN 30 DAYS+26
▲ 530 GOOD LOOK844 VOTES314 BAD LOOK ▼
COVERAGE MIX · 31 STORIES
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NETAngus S. King, Jr.’s record in the 119th Congress
- Participation
- 99%
- ▎ SENATE MEDIAN 98%
- Missed 14 of 915 roll calls this Congress.
- Caucus unity
- 88%
- ▎ DEM CAUCUS MEDIAN 97%
- 9 points below the median Senate member of the Democratic caucus.
- Bipartisan bills
- 67%
- ▎ SENATE MEDIAN 43%
- Share of sponsored bills with at least one Republican cosponsor.
- Bill success
- 6%
- ▎ SENATE MEDIAN 11%
- Out of committee or further: 2 of 36 sponsored bills.
BROKE WITH CAUCUS
JUL 22Confirmation: Michael C. MartinYEA
JUL 22Cloture: Michael C. Martin nominationYEA
JUN 23Confirmation: Darrell OwensYEA
SENATE · 119TH CONGRESSAngus S. King, Jr.’s voting record
Bills sponsored by Angus S. King, Jr. in the 119th Congress
36Sponsored
2Out of cmte
1Passed Senate
0Became law
SPONSORED · 119TH CONGRESS
Sponsored36
Out of committee2
Passed Senate1
Became law0
Plus 463 bills cosponsored this Congress.
Angus S. King, Jr.’s committee assignments
Armed Services
RANKING · SUBCMTESUBCOMMITTEESStrategic Forces (Ranking)AirlandSeapower
Energy and Natural Resources
RANKING · SUBCMTESUBCOMMITTEESNational Parks (Ranking)EnergyPublic Lands, Forests, and Mining
Angus S. King, Jr.’s career and background
PUBLIC SERVICE · 1995 – PRESENT
OFFICE
Governor of Maine 1995–03U.S. Senate · Maine 2013–
- 2013 – NOWU.S. Senate · Maine
- 1995 – 03Governor of Maine
- BORN
- March 31, 1944 · Alexandria, Virginia
- OCCUPATION
- Lawyer
- EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Arts, Dartmouth College, 1966 · Juris Doctor, University of Virginia School of Law, 1969
2030 election: Maine Senate
NEXT ELECTION · CLASS I SEAT
1,491DAYS
Tuesday, November 5, 2030
LAST I+17.4
LAST RESULT · NOV 2024 GENERAL
I+17.4Angus KingIND52.1%
Demi KouzounasREP34.6%
PAST RESULTS
2024U.S. Senate · Maine52.1%
2018U.S. Senate · Maine54.3%
RESULTS SINCE 2018MAINE 2026 ELECTIONS →Angus S. King, Jr.’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 (TWO-YEAR PERIOD)
- $64K
- CASH ON HAND
- $63K
- SPENT
- $240K
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $29K · 49.5%
- PACs
- $30K · 50.5%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →TOP DONORS
Arnold, LauraN/A · RETIRED$7K
Walton, S. RobsonN/A · RETIRED$4K
Arnold, JohnN/A · RETIRED$4K
The Chickasaw NationIndividual$3K
Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux CommunityIndividual$1K
Hoyt, DavidN/A · RETIRED$1K
Alair, EliseSelf Employed · ARBITRATOR$1K
Crawford, MarkSelf Employed · ATTORNEY$1K
Parsons, WilliamN/A · RETIRED$300
Ashkenasy, RonVeterans Health Administration · PHYSICIAN$250
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$235K
Fundraising$11K
Refunds$5K
Administrative$1K
How to contact Angus S. King, Jr.
WASHINGTON, D.C.
133 Hart Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC 20510(202) 224-5344Call (202) 224-5344ONLINE
Websiteking.senate.gov
Contact formking.senate.gov
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Housing80%
Reuters
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King joined Collins in asking President Trump to release fuel from the reserve for Maine households.
Economy82%
Fox News
Bipartisan duo wants to remind Congress, Trump of China's 'atrocities' ahead of Xi visit
King joined Lankford in promoting a resolution intended to keep the Chinese Communist Party’s abuses in view ahead of U.S.-China talks.
Foreign policy75%
Maine Morning Star
Angus King endorses Hannah Pingree for governor
King endorsed Hannah Pingree and argued that she could confront Maine’s challenges while helping bridge partisan divisions.
Elections86%
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Associated Press
Man shot and killed by ICE in Maine was not the target of warrant, Sen. Angus King says
King said the man who was shot was not the target of the warrant and raised questions about the use of deadly force.
Criminal justice52%
The Hill
Senators demand answers from RFK Jr on task force overhaul
King joined 16 other Senate Democrats in asking Kennedy to explain the task force overhaul.
Health care57%
Portland Press Herald
What endorsements tell us about the race for Maine governor
King’s endorsement of Hannah Pingree is presented as a consequential signal in the Maine governor’s race.
Elections▲ 2 · ▼ 2
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Maine senators ask committee to advance lobster regulation moratorium extension
King joined Susan Collins in asking Senate Commerce Committee leaders to advance the lobster-regulation moratorium extension.
Environment56%
Portland Press Herald
Yet more government by whim | Sen. Angus King
King argues that the administration should rely more on evidence, risk analysis and expert advice.
Foreign policy▲ 1 · ▼ 1
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