Bobby Charles is a Leeds, Maine resident and lawyer who served under Presidents Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, and George W. Bush, including as Assistant U.S. Secretary of State under George W. Bush. Charles brings significant federal government experience and conservative credentials to the Republican primary. According to a February 2026 University of New Hampshire poll, Charles leads all Republican candidates with 28% support.
Lawyer with extensive federal government service. Served under three Republican presidents (Reagan, Bush Sr., Bush Jr.). Most prominent position was Assistant Secretary of State under George W. Bush. Resident of Leeds, Maine. Leads Republican primary polling as of February 2026.