What is Olympia Snowe's full name?
Olympia Jean Snowe McKernan
Olympia Snowe nickname(s):
Olympia Jean Bouchles
Olympia Snowe date of birth:
February 21, 1947
How old is Olympia Snowe?
79
Where was Olympia Snowe born?
Augusta, Maine
What religion is Olympia Snowe?
Eastern Orthodox
What is Olympia Snowe's ethnicity?
White
What is Olympia Snowe nationality?
American
Where did Olympia Snowe go to school?
Edward Little High School, Auburn, ME
Where did Olympia Snowe go to university?
University of Maine at Orono
What is Olympia Snowe's occupation?
Senator
Olympia Snowe claim to fame:
centrist US Senator from Maine
Short Biography
Olympia Jean Snowe (born February 21, 1947) is an American politician who was a United States Senator from Maine from 1995 to 2013. Snowe, a member of the Republican Party, became widely known for her ability to influence the outcome of close votes, including whether to end filibusters. In 2006, she was named one of America's Best Senators by Time Magazine. Snowe was famously known for her ability to compromise and her strong sense of bipartisanship. Along with Susan Collins, she was considered one of the most moderate Republicans in office.