Bobby Charles has won Maine's Republican gubernatorial primary. He secured victory after ranked-choice voting runoffs. Charles is an attorney and former federal government official. His career spans national security, law enforcement, and public policy. He served under President George W. Bush. Charles also has a legal and academic background. He is a Navy Intelligence Reservist and author.

Bobby Charles has won Maine's Republican gubernatorial primary. He secured victory after ranked-choice voting runoffs. Charles is an attorney and former federal government…

Republican Bobby Charles will face Democrat Hannah Pingree for governor, while Matt Dunlap won the Democratic primary in the 2nd District, NBC News projects.