Born
February 21, 1947, Augusta, Maine
Political party
Republican
Assumed office
1995
Religion
Greek Orthodox
Phone:
(202) 224-5344

Olympia Jean Bouchles Snowe, a moderate Republican, has become widely known for her ability to influence close votes and Senatorial filibusters, making her among the most influential of U.S. Senators.

In 2006, she was named one of "America's Top Ten Senators" by Time magazine. Congressional Quarterly noted that her presence at the negotiating table in the 107th Congress was "nearly a necessity."

Her political popularity in her home state is the highest of any current U.S. Senator; as of November 22 2006, she enjoyed a 79% approval rating in her home state of Maine.

See also:
snowe.senate.gov
en.wikipedia.org