Taxes
Supports reducing and eventually eliminating Maine's income tax, along with regulatory and mandate reductions.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Robert B. Charles
Candidate for Governor · Maine
THE PERSON
Background
Robert Charles is an attorney and founder of The Charles Group. In his candidate questionnaire he describes earlier work as a naval intelligence officer, federal investigator and assistant secretary of state, and says he grew up in Wayne, Maine.
Roots
- Career: Legal practice, naval intelligence and federal public service, self-reported in questionnaire.
Education
- Dartmouth College · B.A.
- Oxford University · M.A.
- Columbia Law School · J.D.
Background sources checked October 27, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Education
Supports stronger accountability and renewed emphasis on core classroom skills.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Public safety
Identifies crime reduction and addiction recovery as governing priorities.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
Governor · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 23, 2026.
Maine Secretary of State · Final 2026 general-election candidate list ↗Portrait source ↗Photo: U.S. Department of State · Public domain · Cropped to fit
The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.