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Religion: Episcopalian
Education: Dartmouth College (BA), University of Virginia School of Law (JD)
Birthplace: Alexandria, Virginia
Background: Independent who caucuses with Democrats. Former Governor of Maine (1995-2003). Energy company founder. Attorney and former aide to Senator William Hathaway. TV host.
NRA Rating: D
Heritage Action Score: 4%
Independent Senator from Maine (2013-). Caucuses with Democrats. Attends St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Brunswick. Heritage Action lifetime 4%. NRA D rating. Former Governor of Maine (1995-2003). Describes himself as 'neither Democrat nor Republican, but an American.'
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