Angus King

American politician and former governor

Angus King - American politician and former governor
Born

March 31st, 1944
81 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Elected as governor of Maine from 1995 to 2003. Served as an independent U.S. senator for Maine since 2013. Played a crucial role in education reform and renewable energy advocacy. Previously worked as a lawyer and business consultant, focusing on community development and economic growth in Maine. Established a reputation for bipartisanship in legislative initiatives, particularly in technology and infrastructure.

Served as governor of Maine from 1995 to 2003

Elected as U.S. senator for Maine in 2013

Advocated for education reform and renewable energy

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