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15.3%
30.9%
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Democrat
Angus King III
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine
$2.4M
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Live Odds
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
Angus King III is trading at 0% to win the Maine Senate winner? (Person) on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
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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Political 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.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedAug 9, 2026
Angus King III is in the news mainly for his run for Maine governor. He has been campaigning on education reform, and he was one of five Democrats in an early televised primary debate that covered issues like housing, health care, school funding, and data centers. Recent coverage also suggests the race is still unsettled, with fundraising and ranked-choice voting strategy drawing attention and some commentary saying he could be hurt by candidate alliances. Earlier reports also noted his support for Wabanaki sovereignty and his call to sign a sovereignty bill if it reached his desk.
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Articles
BDBangor Daily News4 months ago
Maine Democrats diverge from Janet Mills at their 1st TV gubernatorial debate
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PPPortland Press Herald5 months ago
This is an all-hands-on-deck moment for Maine schools | Angus King III
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PPPortland Press Herald7 months ago
Angus King: ‘I cannot in good conscience’ attend Trump’s State of the Union
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NNewsBreak1 month ago
WATCH: Dems stand by Maine nominee hit with report he fathered children with his second cousin
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Latest Polls
Maine Democratic Governor nominee?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Angus King III currently averages 15.3%, ranking 5th in this race, 0.2 points behind the next candidate.
Polling average: 15.3%Position: 5thMargin: -0.2 ptsLatest poll: 14.0% (May 28 - Jun 3)Polls included: 12
Average recalculated from polls through May 28 - Jun 3.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total 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
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