New York: Former US federal health official Nirav Shah has announced his run for Governor of Maine, joining the race for the Democratic Party nomination.

"We are at a crossroads and we need a governor with proven leadership experience who is ready to tackle our challenges on day one," Shah posted on X on Monday.

"I’m running to feed kids, fix housing, fund healthcare, and fuel growth," he wrote.

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Shah is vying to succeed Democrat Maine Governor Janet Mills, who is leaving the state leadership after two terms to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins in next year’s election.

If he is elected, he will be the third Indian American to be elected state governor after Bobby Jindal in Loui

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