The Gist
Governor

Robert B. Charles

Candidate for Governor

Republican

Background

Occupation
Former U.S. Naval Intelligence officer
Lives in
Leeds
Campaign website
bobbyformaine.com

A former U.S. Naval Intelligence officer who grew up in Wayne, he graduated from Maranacook High School, Dartmouth, Oxford and Columbia Law School. He campaigns as Bobby Charles.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Pledges to abolish the state income tax.

    His campaign also pledges to cut regulation.

    Bobby on the Issues

    Campaign website · Bobby Charles for Maine Governor Campaign Committee · bobbyformaine.com

    “He pledges to abolish the state income tax, slash unnecessary regulation, and cut the red tape that stifles economic growth”
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  • Proposes using $207 million in reserves for heating costs.

    In September 2026 he proposed drawing on the Rainy Day Fund to match federal LIHEAP heating aid and give schools $100 million for heating, according to Maine Public.

    GOP governor nominee Bobby Charles proposes using Rainy Day Fund for heating costs

    News coverage · Maine Public · Sep 28, 2026 · mainepublic.org

    “the Republican said the state should use $207 million of the $1 billion in Maine state government's Rainy Day Fund”
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Public safety

  • Pledges to dismantle drug cartel networks operating in Maine.

    Also pledges to strengthen law enforcement and increase support for addiction recovery and mental health services.

    Bobby on the Issues

    Campaign website · Bobby Charles for Maine Governor Campaign Committee · bobbyformaine.com

    “As Governor, Bobby Charles will dismantle cartel networks operating inside and across our borders.”
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Education

  • Proposes refocusing schools on reading, math and science.

    Bobby on the Issues

    Campaign website · Bobby Charles for Maine Governor Campaign Committee · bobbyformaine.com

    “Bobby Charles’ plan is to refocus on core subjects: reading, math, and science”
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Housing

  • Pledges to enforce stricter policies on homelessness.

    His campaign describes them as "common-sense policies on homelessness"; it gives no further detail on the home page.

    Bobby Charles for Maine Governor

    Campaign website · Bobby Charles for Maine Governor Campaign Committee · bobbyformaine.com

    “he will fight to reduce crime, enforce common-sense policies on homelessness, cut burdensome taxes, and hold government accountable”
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Roads & infrastructure

Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Robert B. Charles on them.

  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.
  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

All sources (20)

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