Team King Updates

Recent News & Campaign Updates

King has been a longstanding advocate for women to make their own healthcare and family planning decisions BRUNSWICK, ME— U.S. Senator Angus King’s reelection campaign today is announcing that it has received the endorsement of Planned Parenthood Action Fund, a key organization in the fight for women’s reproductive and medical freedoms. “This election year, reproductive...

Volunteer at Students Demand Action pens letter to the Sun Journal BRUNSWICK, ME— U.S. Senator Angus King’s reelection campaign is announcing that it has received the endorsement of Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund, an organization committed to ending senseless gun violence across the United States.  Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund is the parent organization...

October 2023 was a dark month in Lewiston. I know it all too well and have vivid memories of lockdown. I was terrified. But gun violence did not begin on Oct. 25. Every lockdown drill at school and conversation among peers about what we would do if tragedy strikes —...

The endorsement was announced in a NewsCenter Maine clip found here BRUNSWICK, ME— U.S. Senator Angus King’s reelection campaign today is announcing that it has received the endorsements of key labor groups for his work to protect workers’ rights for all Maine employees: Maine AFL-CIO and the Maine Service Employees Association.  “During his time in...

BRUNSWICK, ME— U.S. Senator Angus King’s reelection campaign today is announcing that it has received the endorsements of two key LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations for his work to protect equal rights for all Maine people and families: EqualityMaine and the Human Rights Campaign. “Equality is on the ballot in every race in...

Watch the new television advertisement here BRUNSWICK, ME—U.S. Senator Angus King’s reelection campaign today is dropping its new television spot featuring Maine veteran, and veterans advocate, Travis Mills. In a statement shared by the campaign, Mills said: “When Angus got elected, he said he wanted to stand up for Maine’s veterans. He...

Senator Angus King has earned my vote in November and I know having him return to the US Senate is good for Maine and the nation. Although we have become accustomed to his common-sense approach to governing in the Senate and during his time as Maine’s Chief Executive, the need...

When someone asks me to describe Maine, I tell them we’re like a big family. When someone is in need, we drop everything to make sure that person has food on the table, a roof over their head, and medical care if needed. Over the years, as a volunteer with...

We’re not going to resolve the housing crisis in one large move; it’ll take a wide range of creative and proactive steps to get us where we need to be. People who live and work in Maine need a reliable, safe place to live that does not cost an entire...

The two-term senator from Maine is a member of both the Armed Services and Veterans’ Affairs committees. U.S. Sen. Angus King of Maine was named legislator of the year Tuesday by the Wounded Warrior Project, a national nonprofit that advocates for service members. During a news conference from his office...

Over the course of my career in telecommunications, I have personally witnessed the impact that high-speed, affordable, reliable broadband connection can have for people across Maine. It’s not just important for staying in touch with loved ones – it is essential for access to health care, education and economic opportunity....

In an earlier conversation with a wise Republican mentor, I asked for his thoughts about Senator King’s decision to run for a third term. I mused aloud about the baby boomers among us who seem reluctant to relinquish leadership positions, preventing the next generation from stepping up. Stepping aside might...

I had the great honor of serving in the Maine Legislature for the eight years that Sen. Angus King served as our governor. Over that time, Gov. King hosted a weekly breakfast for all of the House and Senate leaders. Those breakfasts forged some bipartisan consensus, but perhaps just as...

A video of Senator King talking about ‘successful runs’ with Benoit Samuelson can be found here BRUNSWICK, ME—Today, U.S. Senator Angus King’s reelection campaign has announced that it has received the endorsement of former gold medal Olympian and Cape Elizabeth native, Joan Benoit Samuelson. In a statement shared by the campaign, Benoit Samuelson wrote: “I’m inspired...

Our country has become bitterly divided and our politics have both driven and reflected that truth. I know I’m not alone in deeply regretting that reality and hoping to find common ground again. It’s clear to me that the path back to that common ground is leadership based on shared...

Our company doors have always been open wide for politicians to talk with our Geiger employees, but no one ever has been more engaging than U.S. Sen. Angus King. He consistently took time for genuine and in-depth conversations with people about what they were doing and why. He asked, learned,...

Sen. Angus King is running for reelection against three opponents, and in my opinion, there is no one more qualified or more experienced to represent Maine in the U.S. Senate. As an independent, he has worked tirelessly to promote bipartisan solutions to our biggest problems. He is a firm advocate...

Former Republican Maine Senator, Secretary of Defense praises King’s ability “to bring the country together” BRUNSWICK, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King’s reelection campaign today announced it has received the endorsement of former Maine Republican Senator and Secretary of Defense Bill Cohen. Today’s news builds on June’s announcement that former...

I don’t know about you, but I’m getting increasingly sick of the unproductive noise from Washington, D.C. That’s why I’m very glad that Sen. Angus King announced he is running for re-election to keep getting things done in the Senate for Maine and the country. As a former Republican state...

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