In early 2008, Charles announced plans to stand for election in March 2008 as mayor of Nemours, where he led a union list called "Ensemble Pour Les Nemouriens" with local personalities, such as Ginette Tardy.
Charles's move in early 2008 to seek the mayoral position in Nemours was marked by his decision to participate in the March 2008 election, where he led a coalition of local figures, including Ginette Tardy, under the name "Ensemble Pour Les Nemouriens".