06-05-2025
Son of independent senator, Angus King III announces run for Maine governor
Angus King III, son of Maine's independent U.S. senator, is running as a Democrat in the 2026 gubernatorial election. (Campaign photo)
A familiar name has entered the race for the Blaine House, as Angus King III has announced his campaign for governor.
The son of independent senator and former governor Angus King Jr. is running as a Democrat in the 2026 gubernatorial election, according to a news release from his campaign. His candidacy paperwork was not available on the Maine Ethics Commission website as of early Tuesday morning.
With multiple other Democrats in the race, including Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, who announced her bid in late March, and Kenneth Pinet, King III will first face a primary election next June.
Bobby Charles, a lawyer who served under several Republican presidents, was the first major Republican candidate to enter the race to succeed Gov. Janet Mills, who is termed out.
'I'm running for governor to build a better Maine — where it's easier to start and grow a small business, where we can build our economy through innovation and hard work, and where it's not so hard to afford the basic things you need to live and raise a family in the state we all love,' King III said.
King III said he is running for governor to bring down costs for families, build more housing and help small businesses create good jobs. He has worked in the renewable energy sector having founded Peaks Renewables, which develops renewable natural gas and green hydrogen at a facility in Clinton.
Born in Skowhegan, King III now lives in Portland with his wife and two children. His campaign announcement video can be found on YouTube.
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