FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 18, 2026
CONTACT: press@bobbyformaine.com
BANGOR, ME — Today, former State Representative Doug Damon announced his official endorsement of Bobby Charles in the Republican primary for Governor of Maine, citing Charles’s extensive national security background and his proven readiness to tackle the rising crime and drug crises affecting Maine communities.Damon, a respected local leader who served the people of Bangor in the Maine Legislature and spent years as an Operations Commander for the Air National Guard, released the following statement:"As someone who proudly represented Bangor in the legislature and served as an Operations Commander in the Air Guard, I know firsthand what real, decisive leadership looks like. Right now, our communities in Bangor and across the entire state of Maine are hurting. We are facing an unprecedented crisis of rampant crime and devastating drug epidemics that require a leader who won't back down.Bobby Charles is that leader. I am fully confident in Bobby’s unmatched experience as a true crime fighter. He has spent his career on the front lines of law enforcement and national security, and he has the exact grit and strategic vision we need to clean up our streets and restore safety to our neighborhoods.Furthermore, as a veteran, I greatly appreciate and respect the elite leadership skills Bobby acquired during his service as a Naval Intelligence Officer. He understands duty, discipline, and how to execute a mission under pressure. Bobby Charles has the backbone, the experience, and the plan to get Maine back on track, and he has my full support in this primary."