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Nirav Shah, governor primary runner-up, jumps into race to replace Platner

He is best known for leading Maine through the pandemic.

Published July 9, 2026, 12:11 PM
Updated July 9, 2026, 12:26 PM4.9K
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Nirav Shah, governor primary runner-up, jumps into race to replace Platner

He is best known for leading Maine through the pandemic.

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