Angus Stanley King Jr is the junior United States senator from Maine, serving since 2013. A political Independent who caucuses with Democrats for committee purposes, he previously served as governor of Maine from 1995 to 2003.
Born March 31, 1944, in Alexandria, Virginia, King earned a BA from Dartmouth College and a JD from the University of Virginia School of Law. Before entering elected office, he practiced law, worked in public policy, and founded Northeast Energy Management, a company focused on energy conservation projects.
As governor, King was the only Independent governor in the country during his tenure and maintained high approval ratings. In the Senate, he has built a profile centered on national security, intelligence oversight, energy policy, climate, veterans services, and rural broadband expansion.
King often describes himself as a moderate problem solver, emphasizing bipartisan cooperation and institutional reform, including changes to Senate procedure and cybersecurity protections for critical infrastructure.
Independent Liberal
Committee Assignments
Caucus Memberships
Achievements
- Served two terms as governor of Maine as an Independent with high approval ratings.
- Prominent Senate voice on cybersecurity and intelligence oversight.
- Strong advocate for clean energy, grid resilience, and rural broadband investment.
- Supported bipartisan ethics reforms and institutional transparency measures.
- Played a role in advancing Maine economic and manufacturing priorities at the federal level.
Controversies
- Criticized by some progressives for occasionally opposing major Democratic policy expansions.
- Questioned by conservatives for caucusing with Democrats while branding himself Independent.
- Faced scrutiny over positions on tax policy and entitlement reform proposals.
- Votes on foreign policy issues have drawn criticism from both anti intervention and pro intervention factions.
- Climate positioning criticized by activists when rejecting sweeping proposals such as the Green New Deal.
Top Donors
| Donor | Total | Individuals | PACs |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Israel Public Affairs Cmte | $35,950 | $30,950 | $5,000 |
| Triumvirate Environmental | $33,000 | $33,000 | $0 |
| Microsoft Corp | $29,105 | $16,605 | $12,500 |
| General Dynamics | $27,750 | $17,750 | $10,000 |
| Google Inc | $27,500 | $18,000 | $9,500 |
Amounts shown reflect organization linked giving including technology, defense, and environmental firms.
Recent Elections
2012 Margin I +22%
2018 Margin I +20%
2024 Margin I +18%