Robert Charles
MEWhat the Signal reads
Safe D
Charles is the Republican nominee for an open seat the Signal rates Safe D. The market has Charles at 4.9¢ against Pingree's 95.1¢, down 3.2¢ since July 31. The polling average has Pingree ahead by 11.4 points, and Pingree leads 4.7 to 1 on cash.
The market
Charles · Republican contract
4.9¢
▼ 3.2¢since July 31
This contract settles on whether a Republican holds the seat, not on Robert Charles by name.
82,491 traded · 46,287 open. Prices are the yes ask; sides may not sum to 100.Checked 2:09 PM ET
Charles v Pingree
Metric by metricThe 2026 race
Maine GovernorPolling average
D+11.4
Average of 8 pollsters, September 14 to October 5.
Prior result
D+13.2
2022 general election, won by Janet Mills.
Fundraising
4.7 to 1
Cash on hand, July 14.