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In 2008, Charles was the Republican Party Candidate for The Maine House of Representatives, Distict 79, encompassing Hallowell, West Gardiner and Farmingdale. His recruitment arose from his efforts on behalf of the Ron Paul 2008 presidential campaign in Maine. Initially inclined to run for the seat as a Libertarian Party candidate, Charles allowed the Republicans to name him as their candidate when a request for recognition and endorsement from the inactive Maine Libertarian party went unanswered. During | In 2008, Charles was the Republican Party Candidate for The Maine House of Representatives, Distict 79, encompassing Hallowell, West Gardiner and Farmingdale. His recruitment arose from his efforts on behalf of the Ron Paul 2008 presidential campaign in Maine. Initially inclined to run for the seat as a Libertarian Party candidate, Charles allowed the Republicans to name him as their candidate when a request for recognition and endorsement from the inactive Maine Libertarian party went unanswered. During | ||
his campaign he focused on libertarian themes such as the legalization of marijuana, the privitization of the Maine Turnpike Authority and passage of a fully informed jury amendment. Charles was defeated by the | his campaign he focused on libertarian themes such as the legalization of marijuana, the privitization of the Maine Turnpike Authority and passage of a fully informed jury amendment. Charles was defeated by the incumbant, Sharon Treat, by a vote of 3412-1814. | ||
Charles is currently contemplating challenging Representative Treat again in 2010, possibly as a Libertarian. | Charles is currently contemplating challenging Representative Treat again in 2010, possibly as a Libertarian. | ||