Angus King's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 18, 2026

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Angus King.

Angus Stanley King Jr. is an American lawyer and politician currently serving as the junior United States senator from Maine since 2013. He is an independent who caucuses with the Democratic Party. Prior to his Senate tenure, King served as the 72nd Governor of Maine from 1995 to 2003.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

1998: Won Re-election as Governor

In 1998, Angus King easily won his reelection bid for Governor, garnering 59% of the vote, which was the highest share of the vote a gubernatorial candidate had received since 1982.

November 6, 2012: Won Senate Race

On November 6, 2012, Angus King won the Senate race with 53% of the vote.

2012: Won Maine Senate Election

In 2012, Angus King won Maine's Senate election to replace the retiring Republican Olympia Snowe.

2014: Read George Washington's Farewell Address

In 2014, Angus King was chosen for the annual tradition of reading George Washington's Farewell Address to the Senate.

June 2015: Underwent Cancer Surgery

In June 2015, Angus King underwent a successful surgery to remove a cancerous prostate that had been detected in a screening and biopsy.

February 2018: Lobster Emoji Implemented

In February 2018, the lobster emoji was implemented, which Angus King celebrated as "great news for Maine".

November 6, 2018: Re-elected to Senate

On November 6, 2018, Angus King was re-elected to the Senate, defeating Republican state Senator Eric Brakey and Democrat Zak Ringelstein.

2018: Planned to run for reelection

In 2018, Angus King planned to run for reelection following his cancer surgery

2018: Re-elected to Senate

In 2018, Angus King was re-elected to a second term in the Senate, following the state's inaugural instant-runoff voting elections.

August 19, 2021: Tested Positive for COVID-19

On August 19, 2021, Angus King tested positive for COVID-19, along with Senators Roger Wicker and John Hickenlooper. He fully recovered from the virus.

2023: Bipartisanship Ranking

In 2023, the Lugar Center ranked Angus King in the top fifth of senators for bipartisanship.

November 5, 2024: Re-elected to Third Term

On November 5, 2024, Angus King was re-elected to a third term, defeating Republican Demi Kouzounas, Democrat David Costello, and independent Jason Cherry.