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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