born 1947
Olympia Snowe is an American politician and former U.S. Senator from Maine, serving from 1995 to 2013. A member of the Republican Party, she was known for her moderate stance on various issues, including healthcare and social policy, and was one of the few women in the Senate during her tenure. Snowe also served in the U.S. House of Representatives prior to her Senate career, becoming a prominent figure in Maine politics.