Bobby Charles
Republican candidate for governor of Maine. Every point on this page links to its source. We don't grade candidates or tell you how to vote. As of 2026-10-08.
At a glance
| Party | Republican |
| Running for | Governor, Maine |
Record
No offices on record in the sources we use.
Where they stand
In their own words, from their campaign website, summarised in plain English.
Economy and cost of living
Charles says he wants to cut taxes, slash unnecessary regulation and cut red tape so Mainers keep more of what they earn and more opportunity comes to the state. He also says he would cut energy costs.
Taxes and government spending
Charles says he would abolish the state income tax and cut regulation. He has also released a property tax plan with a $100,000 homestead exemption that the state would fully reimburse to towns.
“He pledges to abolish the state income tax, slash unnecessary regulation, and cut the red tape that stifles economic growth”
Health care
No stated position on their website.
Social Security and Medicare
No stated position on their website.
Immigration and the border
Charles says he would enforce strict public safety and immigration policies, and would dismantle drug cartel networks operating inside and across Maine's borders.
Abortion
No stated position on their website.
Energy and climate
Charles says he would cut energy costs for Mainers, restore reliable and affordable power, end what he calls costly political mandates, and put energy experts in charge in place of political appointees. His campaign also called for cutting the gas tax.
Guns
No stated position on their website.
Crime and policing
Charles says he would rebuild and empower law enforcement, target drug networks, and enforce strict criminal accountability. He also says he would increase support for addiction recovery and mental health services, and take on illegal grow operations.
Education
Charles says he would refocus schools on reading, math and science and eliminate what he calls "woke" indoctrination. He says he would support teachers, educational freedom and curriculum transparency so parents have a real say in what is taught.
Foreign policy and defense
No stated position on their website.
Elections and ethics in government
Charles says he would crack down on government corruption and fraud, root out bureaucratic corruption, and restore accountability in Augusta.
Ratings and endorsements
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Money
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Praise, criticism and controversies
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From Semblen
Semblen analyzed 40 ads from Bobby Charles's campaign; 22 used at least one manipulation technique, most often Loaded Language, Appeal to Fear, Appeal to Prejudice. See the ads, the money and every candidate in this race →
Sources
- https://www.bobbyformaine.com
- https://www.bobbyformaine.com/action-center
- https://www.bobbyformaine.com/callfromhome
- https://www.bobbyformaine.com/image-gallery
- https://www.bobbyformaine.com/image-tags/american-flag
- https://www.bobbyformaine.com/image-tags/bobby-charles
- https://www.bobbyformaine.com/image-tags/coastal-maine
- https://www.bobbyformaine.com/image-tags/community-engagement
- https://www.bobbyformaine.com/image-tags/community-leader
- https://www.bobbyformaine.com/image-tags/cut-crime-cut-taxes
- https://www.bobbyformaine.com/image-tags/ellsworth-maine
- https://www.bobbyformaine.com/image-tags/meet-and-greet
- https://www.bobbyformaine.com/issues
- https://www.bobbyformaine.com/lifetime-of-service
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