Bobby Charles secures Republican nomination for governor

By: Emma Davis

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: June 19, 2026

Words: 1,202

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Bobby Charles is the Republican nominee for governor in Maine.

The Department of the Secretary of State announced Charles, an attorney from Leeds and former federal government official, won the crowded race after concluding ranked-choice voting tabulations in Augusta after 1:30 a.m. Friday.

Charles will face Democratic nominee Hannah Pingree and independent candidate Rick Bennett, a state senator who was formerly a Republican, in the Nov. 3 general election.

During a press …

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