Angus King Secures Third Senate Term Against Challenging Opponents

Senator Angus King, an Independent from Maine, secured a third term in the U.S. Senate. King overcame opponents including a former Republican state party chair and a Democratic environmental activist. At 80, he becomes Maine's oldest senator if he completes this term ending in 2030.

Maine's Independent Senator Angus King secured a third term in the U.S. Senate, overcoming challenges from prominent opponents on Thursday.

The victory was confirmed by the Associated Press at 10:14 AM EST, solidifying King's notable political career in the Senate alongside the Democratic caucus.

The 80-year-old former governor will become Maine's oldest senator if he completes his term, though questions about age have not affected him, unlike prominent figures such as President Joe Biden.

(With inputs from agencies.)