Angus King III, an energy executive and the son of Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, on Tuesday announced his intention to run for governor of Maine.
“It may not be easy or happen overnight, but I promise you this: I will always fight for what’s right for Mainers, no matter who tries to stand in the way in Maine, Washington or anywhere else,” the younger King said in a video to declare his run.
He said he holds the same policy positions as his father.
“If you know my dad, you know my values,” he said. “But here’s what else you should know about me: I’ve spent my life building things.”
Angus King III is looking to replace current Gov. Janet Mills, a Democrat who will not run due to term limits.
Mills and Maine have been in national headlines the past several months after her stance on allowing biological boys to compete in girls’ sports. In February, Mills and President Donald Trump argued during a governors meeting regarding the administration’s executive order. Mills proudly announced that her state will not comply.
