# Ep. 185 Maine Primary 2026 Recap: RCV Drama, Bobby Charles Lead & Democrat Chaos with Aaron Chadbourne

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Published: 2026-06-14T12:33:19+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charles-ellis9/episodes/Ep--185-Maine-Primary-2026-Recap-RCV-Drama--Bobby-Charles-Lead--Democrat-Chaos-with-Aaron-Chadbourne-e3kp2pt
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Duration seconds: 2557

## Resource

Complete recap of the Maine Primary Election 2026. Chuck Ellis sits down with Aaron Chadbourne for an in-depth look at the results, rank-choice voting scenarios, and what it means heading into November.Key topics: • Republican race – Bobby Charles frontrunner status and RCV possibilities • Democrat chaos – Tight four-way race and likely surprises • Campaign strategies, turnout numbers, and voter behavior • Graham Platner’s impact and Susan Collins outlook • Registration confusion and independent crossover voting Your post-primary guide to Maine politics with clear analysis and honest discussion.Follow the Muddy Waters Podcast for new episodes every week!#MainePrimary #MaineElection2026 #RankChoiceVoting

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