Stephen King
Stephen King
Maine Senate winner? (Person)
$1.7M
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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Overview
Current roleAuthor
Political ideologyLiberal Democrat
Age78 years old (Sep 21, 1947)
GenderMale
LocationMaine
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BackgroundAuthor
EducationUniversity of Maine (B.S. in English; certificate to teach high school)
Notable personal detailsStephen Edwin King is an American author best known for horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, and fantasy, with many works adapted for film and television. He grew up in Maine and later graduated from the University of Maine, where he met fellow writer Tabitha Spruce, whom he married in 1971. His debut novel, "Carrie" (1974), launched a prolific career spanning decades of bestselling novels and short fiction.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports higher taxes on wealthy Americans and frames it as a moral and practical necessity. Also supports tax fairness measures that prevent profitable corporations and high-income individuals from avoiding taxes, while backing free and simpler filing for ordinary taxpayers.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Stephen King has publicly criticized restrictive abortion laws and expressed support for women’s right to choose. His recent work also includes support for reproductive autonomy and opposition to government interference in abortion decisions.
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Climate & Energy
Supports decarbonizing the electric grid, expanding clean energy, and regulating methane emissions from oil and gas. Also favors an all-of-the-above energy approach that includes wind, solar, natural gas as backup, batteries, small modular reactors, and geothermal, while keeping environmental standards in place.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports comprehensive and universal background checks, a waiting period, stiff penalties for false firearm purchases, and limits on magazine size. Has also called for a ban on assault weapons and large-capacity magazines, and tied the essay on gun violence to the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence.
News
Stephen King is in the news for publicly defending Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after allegations from Platner’s ex-girlfriend prompted some Democrats to pull endorsements and urge him to quit the race. King said he hopes Platner stays in the contest and argued that many lawmakers have hidden misconduct in their pasts. The broader Maine Senate race is also moving quickly, with Democrats expected to choose their nominee at a July 25 convention, possibly sooner after a recent tragedy shortened the primary timeline.
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