Bobby Charles pushes back against sister’s criticisms as she endorses his gubernatorial opponent

By: Eesha Pendharkar

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: September 9, 2026

Words: 1,190

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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Drawing on her own experience of being sexually abused as a child, Republican gubernatorial nominee Bobby Charles’ sister, Anita Charles, criticized his record on abortion at a Wednesday press conference in Portland. She also publicly opposed his education policy, divisive rhetoric and alignment with President Donald Trump, listing all of them as reasons she supports his opponent, Democrat Hannah Pingree.

At the press conference, the educator from Lewiston said her brother’s campaign has been …

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