AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - Dr. Nirav Shah, Maine’s former Center for Disease Control and Prevention director and former principal deputy director of the U.S. CDC, announced Monday his run for Maine governor as a Democrat.

“Over the years, I’ve been lucky to talk with thousands of Mainers from every corner of our state, and hear their worries and aspirations. Maine is at a crossroads, and we need a governor with proven leadership experience who is ready to tackle our challenges on day one. I’m running for governor to honor what works, fix what doesn’t, and deliver results for our state,” Shah said.

Gov. Janet Mills appointed Shah to be director of the Maine CDC in 2019. He was a familiar face in Maine while providing daily updates through press briefings during the COVID pandemic.

In 2023,

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