Angus King

Angus King
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Name	Angus King
State	Maine
Party	Independent
Term	2013–present

Angus King is an American politician serving as the junior United States Senator from Maine since 2013. He was the Governor of Maine from 1995 to 2003, and has been a member of the Democratic Party, Republican Party, and Independence Party of New York. King has worked with various politicians, including Susan Collins, Olympia Snowe, and Barack Obama. He has also been involved with organizations such as the National Governors Association and the Bipartisan Policy Center.

● Early Life and Education

Angus King was born in Alexandria, Virginia, and grew up in Virginia and Maine. He attended Dartmouth College, where he graduated with a degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics and was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa society. King then attended the University of Virginia School of Law, earning his Juris Doctor degree. He has also been associated with the Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government and the Aspen Institute. King's early life and education have been influenced by notable figures such as John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr..

● Career

Before entering politics, King worked as a lawyer and a businessman, serving as the founder of Northeast Energy Management, a company that developed and operated Independence Wind projects. He has also been involved with the Maine State Planning Office and the Maine Public Broadcasting Network. King has worked with various companies, including General Electric, ExxonMobil, and Siemens, and has been a member of the Maine Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Manufacturers. His career has been influenced by events such as the 1973 oil embargo and the 1992 United States presidential election.

● Political Career

King's political career began when he was elected as the Governor of Maine in 1994, defeating Susan Collins and Joseph Brennan. He served two terms as governor, from 1995 to 2003, and was a member of the National Governors Association and the Democratic Governors Association. King has worked with politicians such as Bill Clinton, Al Gore, and George W. Bush, and has been involved in events such as the 1996 United States presidential election and the 2000 United States presidential election. He has also been associated with organizations such as the Bipartisan Policy Center and the Brookings Institution.

● U.S. Senate

In 2012, King was elected as a United States Senator from Maine, defeating Charlie Summers and Cynthia Dill. He took office in 2013 and has served on committees such as the United States Senate Committee on Armed Services and the United States Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. King has worked with senators such as Mitch McConnell, Harry Reid, and Chuck Schumer, and has been involved in events such as the 2013 United States federal government shutdown and the 2016 United States presidential election. He has also been associated with organizations such as the Senate Intelligence Committee and the Congressional Budget Office.

● Personal Life

Angus King is married to Mary Herman, and they have five children together. He is a resident of Brunswick, Maine, and has also lived in Alexandria, Virginia, and Bangor, Maine. King has been involved with various charitable organizations, including the American Red Cross and the United Way. He has also been associated with events such as the Maine Marathon and the Yarmouth Clam Festival, and has worked with notable figures such as Jimmy Carter, Walter Mondale, and George H.W. Bush. King's personal life has been influenced by his relationships with politicians such as Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins, and his involvement with organizations such as the Maine State Legislature and the New England Council.