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Maine Democratic Governor nominee?
$912.1K
JUN 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleAttorney
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyCentrist Independent
GenderMale
LocationMaine
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BackgroundAttorney
EducationDartmouth College (BA)
Notable personal detailsAngus Stanley King Jr. is an Independent U.S. Senator from Maine, first sworn into the Senate in January 2013, and previously served as the 72nd Governor of Maine. He attended Dartmouth College and the University of Virginia School of Law. In the Senate, he has served on the Armed Services Committee, Select Committee on Intelligence, Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Veterans' Affairs Committee.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports raising taxes or tightening tax enforcement on very large corporations and high-income taxpayers (including proposals like a 15% corporate minimum tax and targeting ‘book income’ and tax cheats) while opposing large, unfunded tax cuts that increase the deficit. Advocates using additional revenue or enforcement to avoid cuts to programs (Medicaid, SNAP, Medicare) and to reduce deficit burden on future generations.
Healthcare
Supports and defends the Affordable Care Act and its premium tax credits, sponsors legislation to extend and expand affordability measures, and advances targeted federal actions to lower costs and increase access (telehealth, primary care coverage, funding for community health centers). Actions focus on expanding coverage and reducing out-of-pocket costs rather than endorsing single-payer.
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Immigration & Border
Supports bipartisan immigration reform that combines strengthened border security and increased resources for processing asylum claims with humanitarian measures such as expedited work authorization and protections for Dreamers; backs hiring more judges and technology at the border while opposing heavy‑handed ICE tactics and urging legal guardrails on enforcement actions.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports codifying Roe v. Wade into federal law and protecting access to abortion, including preserving access to medication abortion and opposing the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe. Has cosponsored federal legislation to protect medication abortion access and joined resolutions affirming support for women’s reproductive rights.
Climate & Energy
Supports taking significant action to address climate change, endorses a rapid transition to cleaner energy while balancing affordability and reliability, and has backed regulations and incentives to reduce greenhouse gases and promote clean energy technologies.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports expanded background checks and targeted limits on high-capacity magazines and certain gas-operated semi-automatic features while preserving lawful firearm ownership for self-defense, hunting, and sporting purposes. Has sponsored and introduced bipartisan legislation (e.g., the GOSAFE Act) to restrict detachable high-capacity magazines and certain modifications, and supported measures in the Safer Communities Act that funded red flag laws and enhanced checks for younger buyers.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 16, 2026
Angus King III is in the news mainly for his run for Maine governor in the 2026 Democratic primary. He has been part of the main candidate debates and has been pitching education reforms, including stronger reading support, technology use, mental health services, and changes to teacher certification. Recent coverage also says the race is still unsettled, with ranked-choice voting alliances and fundraising shaping the contest. Earlier reports also noted his opposition to Trump, including his decision to boycott the State of the Union.
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Articles
BDBangor Daily News3 months ago
Maine Democrats diverge from Janet Mills at their 1st TV gubernatorial debate
Neutral
PPPortland Press Herald4 months ago
This is an all-hands-on-deck moment for Maine schools | Angus King III
Positive
PPPortland Press Herald5 months ago
Angus King: ‘I cannot in good conscience’ attend Trump’s State of the Union
Neutral
RReuters11 days ago
Democratic debate to replace Platner in Maine will have 8 candidates
Neutral
Polls
Maine Democratic Governor nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
Maine Democratic Governor nominee?
Endorsers of Angus King III for Maine Democratic Governor nominee?
Sierra Club of Maine
Elected official
Sierra Club of Maine endorsed Angus King III in the Maine governor's race.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$5.4M
$4.0M
$2.7M
$1.3M
$0
2022
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2022
$138.2K
$313.1K
$213.8K
$8.9K
Cycle 2024
$5.4M
$238.7K
$5.4M
$226.8K
Cycle 2026
$64.1K
$62.6K
$240.2K
$13.3K
Source: FEC