Angus King's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

Angus Stanley King Jr. is an American politician currently serving as the junior United States senator from Maine since 2013. As an independent, he previously served as the 72nd Governor of Maine from 1995 to 2003. Before entering politics, King worked as a lawyer.

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

1989: Founds Northeast Energy Management, Inc.

In 1989, Angus King founded Northeast Energy Management, Inc., a company focused on developing and operating electrical energy conservation projects.

1994: Wins Maine Gubernatorial Election

In 1994, Angus King won the Maine gubernatorial election as an independent candidate in a four-way race.

1998: King Re-elected as Governor

In 1998, Angus King easily won his reelection bid for governor, garnering 59% of the vote and defeating Republican Jim Longley Jr. and Democrat Thomas Connolly. This was the highest share of the vote a gubernatorial candidate had received since 1982.

November 6, 2012: King Wins Senate Race

On November 6, 2012, Angus King won the Senate race with 53% of the vote, defeating Democrat Cynthia Dill and Republican Charlie Summers.

2012: Wins Maine Senate election

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

2016: Support for Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

In 2016, Angus King expressed support for the Obama administration's creation of the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. He stated that the administration had made commitments convincing him that the benefits of the designation would outweigh any detriment, that the monument would not harm Maine's pulp and paper industry, and that it would help diversify the local economy.

2017: Introduction of Securing Energy Infrastructure Act

In 2017, Angus King and Senator Jim Risch introduced the Securing Energy Infrastructure Act. This bill creates a pilot program for the federal government to study analog, nondigital, and physical systems that can be incorporated into the power grid to mitigate the potential effects of a cyberattack.

March 2018: Introduction of Northern Border Regional Commission Reauthorization Act

In March 2018, Angus King and Senator Susan Collins introduced the Northern Border Regional Commission Reauthorization Act, aimed at bolstering the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC). This bill was included in the 2018 United States farm bill.

November 6, 2018: King Reelected to Senate

On November 6, 2018, Angus King was reelected, defeating Republican state Senator Eric Brakey and Democrat Zak Ringelstein.

2018: Re-elected to Senate

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

2018: Approval of Securing Energy Infrastructure Act by Senate Committee

In 2018, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee approved the Securing Energy Infrastructure Act, which was introduced by Angus King and Senator Jim Risch in 2017. The bill aims to create a pilot program to study analog systems for the power grid to defend against cyberattacks.

June 2019: Announcement of NBRC Grant Funding to the University of Maine

In June 2019, Angus King and Susan Collins announced that the NBRC would award grant funding to the University of Maine. They emphasized that this funding was an investment in Maine's forest economy, aimed at supporting those reliant on the sector and bolstering opportunities in rural communities.

2023: King Ranked for Bipartisanship

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

November 5, 2024: King Reelected to Third Term

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