Angus King III
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Angus King III | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1970/1971 (age 54–55) |
| Alma mater | Dartmouth College |
| Occupation(s) | Energy executive, political candidate |
| Father | Angus King |
| Website | angusforgovernor |
Angus S. King III (born 1970 or 1971) is an American businessman and political candidate. He founded the energy company Peaks Renewables, where he was president until 2025. In May 2025, he announced he would run as a Democrat in the 2026 Maine gubernatorial election. He is the son of US Senator and former Maine governor Angus King.
Early life and education
[edit]Angus S. King III was born in Skowhegan, Maine in 1970 or 1971.[1][2] His father, Angus King Jr., has served as a US Senator from Maine since 2013 and was the state's governor for two terms from 1995 to 2003.[1] His mother is deacon and writer Edie Hazard Birney.[3]
When he was 18, King volunteered for Michael Dukakis' 1988 presidential campaign. King attended Dartmouth College, during which time he campaigned for Bill Clinton and Al Gore.[4] He graduated from Dartmouth in 1993.[5]
Career
[edit]From 1995 to 1997, King worked as an assistant to the director of communications and assistant to the chief of staff at the White House under Bill Clinton.[4][3][5] He later worked at the Bain & Company management consultancy.[3][5]
In 2002, King moved back to Maine, where he worked in the renewable energy sector.[5] He worked at wind energy company First Wind.[6] He also worked on affordable housing as a project developer and partner at Wishcamper Group.[6] King founded renewable energy company Peaks Renewables, a subsidiary of Summit Utilities which has worked on a project in Clinton, Maine to produce renewable natural gas from cow manure. King left Peaks Renewables in 2025.[7]
Political career
[edit]In May 2025, King announced he would be running as a Democrat in the 2026 Maine gubernatorial election.[1] He is seeking to replace Democrat Janet Mills, who is not seeking re-election due to term limits.[2] King has not previously held elected office.[6] King's platform includes lowering costs for families, building more housing, and creating jobs among Maine small businesses.[1] In campaign messaging, he has emphasized both his role as a political outsider and his legacy as the son of Senator Angus King.[8][9][10] He has described himself as a "moderate".[10]
A June poll by Pan Atlantic Research showed King with 33% support among likely Democratic Gubernatorial primary voters, ahead of the other prospective candidates included in the poll—Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, former Maine House Speaker Hannah Pingree, and former Maine Senator Troy Jackson.[7] His Democratic opponent, Hannah Pingree, is also the child of a Maine politician, US Representative Chellie Pingree.[11]
Personal life
[edit]King lives in Portland, Maine.[1] He married interior designer Catherine Alexandre in 1999.[3] They have two children.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f Hilton, AnnMarie (May 6, 2025). "Son of independent senator, Angus King III announces run for Maine governor". Maine Morning Star. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- ^ a b Kamisar, Ben (May 6, 2025). "Angus King III, son of the Maine senator, launches a run for governor". NBC News. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "WEDDINGS; Ms. Alexandre And Mr. King". The New York Times. September 26, 1999. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- ^ a b Day, John S. (August 3, 1996). "White House access comes to other Angus King". Bangor Daily News. ProQuest 413823682.
- ^ a b c d Shepherd, Michael (May 6, 2025). "Angus King's son will run for governor as a Democrat in 2026". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- ^ a b c Ohm, Rachel (May 6, 2025). "Angus King III, son of US senator, announces campaign for Maine governor". Portland Press Herald. Archived from the original on June 15, 2025. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- ^ a b Kobin, Billy (June 2, 2025). "Angus King III leads Maine Democrats in the 1st poll of 2026 governor's race". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- ^ Everett, Burgess (May 6, 2025). "King of Maine? Angus King III launches governor bid". Semafor. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- ^ Howard, Andrew (May 6, 2025). "Angus King III announces run for governor of Maine". Politico. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- ^ a b Svitek, Patrick (May 6, 2025). "Angus King III, son of independent senator, launches Maine governor bid". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on May 7, 2025. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- ^ Brodey, Sam; Pindell, James (June 10, 2025). "Amid a growing call for new leaders, several New Englanders from political dynasties are running for office in 2026". Boston Globe. Retrieved June 28, 2025.