Bobby Charles, a 2026 Republican candidate for governor of Maine, draws on his background in federal service and national security to outline a platform centered on public safety, economic reform, and education. Charles warns of growing criminal activity tied to foreign drug cartels and proposes classifying all Maine counties as High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas. He calls for eliminating the state income tax and easing regulatory burdens, advocates for restoring traditional academics and removing political content from public schools. Charles critiques of current state leadership and frames his campaign as a push for accountability and renewed civic values.
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The Robinson Report: Bobby Charles on Crime, Corruption, and the 2026 Governor's Race
Robert "Bobby" Charles is a former Assistant Secretary of State, former White House staffer, attorney, and naval intelligence officer (USNR). Now, he is a 2026 Republican gubernatorial candidate.
May 16, 2025

The Robinson Report
Maine Wire Editor-in-Chief Steve Robinson is an investigative journalist and filmmaker whose work focuses on Maine, New England politics, and organized crime. In his weekly podcast, he'll bring listeners and viewers the inside scoop on State House intrigue, campaigns and elections, and the untold stories of crime and corruption in the state some call Vacationland.
Maine Wire Editor-in-Chief Steve Robinson is an investigative journalist and filmmaker whose work focuses on Maine, New England politics, and organized crime. In his weekly podcast, he'll bring listeners and viewers the inside scoop on State House intrigue, campaigns and elections, and the untold stories of crime and corruption in the state some call Vacationland.Listen on
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