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Nirav Shah leads Maine’s unsettled Democratic gubernatorial primary, new poll finds

by Benjamin Kail 5 hours agoMay 20, 2026

This new poll suggests Shah’s mix of name recognition, advertising and town halls across the state continues to pay off.

Opinion Contributor

Nirav Shah offers a fresh perspective for older Mainers

by Opinion Contributor 15 hours agoMay 20, 2026

Nirav Shah’s opponents criticize him for getting ad help from a school-choice group

by Benjamin Kail May 19, 2026May 20, 2026

Nirav Shah gets huge ad boost from Democratic group

by Benjamin Kail May 19, 2026May 19, 2026

Maine Democrats split over taxing 2nd homes in sharp debate exchange

by Benjamin Kail May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Nirav Shah criticizes JD Vance’s visit to Bangor

by Patty Wight, Maine Public May 13, 2026May 13, 2026

Opinion Contributor

Public health can’t be a political gamble in the face of the next pandemic

by Opinion Contributor May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

4 moments from a Maine Democratic debate that took on Donald Trump

by Benjamin Kail May 5, 2026May 6, 2026

Live updates: Watch Maine’s Democratic gubernatorial candidates debate tonight

by Benjamin Kail May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

Controversial campaign tactic by Democratic governor candidates gets ethics scrutiny

by Rachel Ohm, Portland Press Herald May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

Democrats line up behind Graham Platner after Janet Mills leaves US Senate primary

by Benjamin Kail and Michael Shepherd April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

A Democratic duel and rich Republicans define Maine’s gubernatorial money race

by Michael Shepherd and Benjamin Kail April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

We asked Maine’s gubernatorial candidates how they’d fix the state’s housing crisis. Here’s what they said.

by Kathleen O'Brien April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

Nirav Shah and Hannah Pingree use loophole to push tough-on-Trump messages

by Benjamin Kail April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

Nirav Shah voted in Georgia during the 2024 election

by Benjamin Kail March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

Gubernatorial candidates at Wabanaki forum agree on tribal sovereignty

by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli March 19, 2026March 20, 2026

The big property tax ideas coming from Maine’s candidates for governor

by Daniel O'Connor March 9, 2026March 9, 2026

Plans show the 2 types of Democrat running for Maine governor

by Michael Shepherd March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

Former Maine CDC chief Nirav Shah is running for governor

by Michael Shepherd and Billy Kobin October 20, 2025October 20, 2025

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For health and safety of Americans, Kennedy should resign as HHS secretary

by Opinion Contributor September 12, 2025September 11, 2025