Jun 3, 2026
The Maine Ethics Commission agreed to investigate a website attacking Republican gubernatorial candidate Ben Midgley, who is competing against six other candidates including Bobby Charles in the June 9 Republican primary for governor.
New polling confirms Bobby Charles maintains frontrunner status in the Republican primary for Maine governor, with Jonathan Bush and possibly Garrett Mason as his main competitors. Charles is described as both a frontrunner and a pariah within the party.
Republican candidates for Maine governor attacked rival Bobby Charles for skipping a debate at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, with one suggesting he might be in bed. The debate was moderated by Steve Robinson, editor in chief of The Maine Wire.
All eight Republican candidates for Maine governor participated in a debate at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor on March 24, 2026, addressing issues including organized crime, affordability, education, and fraud and corruption.