Nirav Shah
Coverage of Nirav Shah in the Nexus archive.
- Troy Jackson surges as Maine Democrats’ likely Senate pick after Graham Platner's exit
Troy Jackson is likely to become Maine Democrats' Senate nominee after Graham Platner withdrew due to a sexual assault allegation. Jackson secured 481 of 601 delegates, overshadowing opponents like Shenna Bellows and Nirav Shah. He faces challenges in fundraising and appealing to independents against Sen. Susan Collins.
- Troy Jackson gains momentum to replace Platner as Democrats' Senate candidate in Maine
Troy Jackson, a former state legislator, gained momentum to replace Graham Platner as the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine after several opponents withdrew. Jackson secured hundreds of delegates, including all preferred delegates in Cumberland County, leading to exits from Shenna Bellows, Nirav Shah, Dan Kleban, and Jordan Wood, who endorsed him.
- Troy Jackson gains momentum to replace Platner as Democrats' Senate candidate in Maine
Troy Jackson secured hundreds of delegates and received endorsements from multiple opponents, positioning him strongly to replace Graham Platner as the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine. Several candidates, including Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and Nirav Shah, withdrew and endorsed Jackson, following Platner's withdrawal due to allegations.
- Second Democrat drops out of Maine primary
Nirav Shah, former CDC Director, dropped out of the Democratic primary for Senate in Maine. He had pleaded his case to delegates in Augusta.
- Platner ally Troy Jackson locks down delegates as top rivals for Democratic Senate nomination drop out
Troy Jackson secured the majority of delegates to become the Democratic Senate nominee in Maine after his top rivals, Shenna Bellows and Nirav Shah, dropped out. The delegates will vote for the final nomination at the upcoming convention, with Jackson set to face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the midterm elections.
- Platner ally Troy Jackson locks down delegates as top rivals for Democratic Senate nomination drop out
Troy Jackson secured the majority of delegates needed to become the Democratic Senate nominee in Maine after his top rivals withdrew. Over 90% of delegates aligned with Jackson were elected, positioning him to face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the midterm election. Jackson's rivals, Shenna Bellows and Nirav Shah, dropped out of the race.
- Platner-ally Troy Jackson closing in on Democratic Senate nod in key race to face Collins
Troy Jackson is leading in the delegate selection for the Democratic Senate nomination in Maine to replace Graham Platner, with over 90% of slots secured, positioning him to face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the midterm elections. Jackson's platform includes Medicare-for-all and tax increases on billionaires.
- Troy Jackson jumps out to big lead in race to replace Graham Platner in Maine
Troy Jackson, a progressive former state Senate president and logger, secured a strong lead in Maine's delegate-selection process to replace Graham Platner. His campaign dominated the first day of selections with organized support from union allies, capturing a majority of delegates.
- Maine Dems rally behind Platner's far-left platform in scramble to court his followers: 'Beyond furious'
Maine Democrats competing to replace Senate nominee Graham Platner adopted his progressive platform, including abolishing ICE and Medicare for all, during a debate. Candidates expressed outrage over a recent fatal shooting in Biddeford and criticized ICE as a 'rogue agency.'
- Maine Democrats running to replace Platner as Senate nominee scramble to woo his voters
Maine Democrats are scrambling to replace former Senate nominee Graham Platner, who quit the race amid rape accusations he denies. Candidates have less than three weeks to organize and prepare for a state convention selecting a new nominee by July 27, while shifting focus to defeating Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.
- Maine Democrats running to replace Platner as Senate nominee scramble to woo his voters
Maine Democrats are scrambling to replace Senate nominee Graham Platner, who quit after rape accusations, and must quickly organize to face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November. Candidates face a tight timeline to gather delegates and signatures for a July 25 convention vote, while navigating Platner's shadow and a focus on defeating Collins.
- Maine Democrats recycle Platner's far-left talking points in scramble to replace disgraced ex-nominee
Eight Maine Senate contenders aligned with Graham Platner's policy agenda during a campaign event, aiming to secure the Democratic nomination ahead of a July 25 convention. The candidates, part of 13 total Democrats vying for the nomination, emphasized positions like Gaza war stance, healthcare reform, and ICE abolition to mirror Platner's messaging. The winner will face GOP Sen. Susan Collins in a key midterm race influencing the Senate majority.
- 5 Takeaways From a Maine Debate That Showed Replacing Platner Isn’t Easy
The Maine Senate candidate debate highlighted challenges in replacing Platner, featuring Shenna Bellows, Troy Jackson, Dr. Nirav Shah, and Jordan Wood. The event underscored competitive Democratic primary dynamics in the state.
- Maine Democratic Senate candidates discuss which of Platner's ideas they would use
Maine Senate candidates Nirav Shah, Shenna Bellows, Jordan Wood, and Troy Jackson discuss which ideas from Graham Platner's platform they would adopt if selected as the nominee. The focus is on evaluating Platner's proposals for potential use in their campaign.
- How Obama fits into Democratic centrists’ comeback plot
Centrist Democrats are attempting to link Abdul El-Sayed to Graham Platner in the Michigan Senate race, leveraging Platner's failed campaign in Maine as a cautionary tale. The left continues to push progressive candidates, while centrist groups struggle to counter the left's momentum without a clear leader. PACs supporting Haley Stevens emphasize her ties to Barack Obama, a strategy El-Sayed opposes.
- Maine Democrats criticize GOP Sen. Susan Collins after the fatal ICE shooting in the state
Maine Democrats criticized Republican Sen. Susan Collins for her oversight of ICE's budget after a federal immigration agent fatally shot a 26-year-old Colombian national in Maine. The incident, occurring amid unrelated sexual assault allegations against the Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner, intensified scrutiny of Collins' role in ICE funding and enforcement policies.
- Maine Democrats criticize GOP Sen. Susan Collins after the fatal ICE shooting in the state
Maine Democrats criticized GOP Sen. Susan Collins following a fatal ICE shooting in the state, linking her to the agency's budget oversight. The incident involved a 26-year-old Colombian national and occurred amid a Senate race affected by a separate scandal involving a Democratic candidate. Collins urged halting non-urgent ICE vehicle stops after the shooting.
- Maine Democrats criticize GOP Sen. Susan Collins after the fatal ICE shooting in the state
Maine Democrats criticized Republican Sen. Susan Collins following a fatal ICE shooting in the state, linking her to the agency's actions due to her oversight of its budget. The incident involved a 26-year-old Colombian national killed by ICE agents, sparking backlash and political maneuvering amid unrelated scandals affecting Democratic candidates.
- Democrats running to replace Platner in key Senate race call for ICE to be 'abolished'
Democrats running to replace Graham Platner in Maine's Senate race are calling for ICE to be abolished after a fatal shooting by federal immigration officers in Biddeford. Four Senate candidates joined protests at the shooting site, with several explicitly demanding ICE's dismantling.
- Democrats running to replace Platner in key Senate race call for ICE to be 'abolished'
Democrats in Maine's Senate race call for abolishing ICE following a fatal shooting by federal immigration officers in Biddeford. The incident has intensified focus on immigration as a key issue in the race to replace former candidate Graham Platner.
- Maine contender to replace Platner grilled on response to public health crisis, Dem senator opposing his run
Dr. Nirav Shah, a Maine Senate contender, faces criticism from Democratic Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth over his past handling of a Legionnaires' disease outbreak during his tenure as Illinois' public health director. Shah defended his response during a CNN interview, citing CDC reviews and past appointments by the Biden Administration, while Duckworth opposes his candidacy, highlighting the outbreak's deadly consequences.
- Graham Platner withdraws from Maine Senate race, kicking off Democrats’ quest for nominee
Graham Platner has withdrawn from the Maine Senate race, prompting Democrats to seek a new nominee before the July 27 deadline. Several candidates, including former gubernatorial primary losers and other Democrats, have announced their intention to run.
- Graham Platner officially withdraws from Maine Senate race
Graham Platner has withdrawn from the Maine Senate race, prompting the process to replace him on the ballot. The Maine Democratic Party plans to hold a convention to select a replacement by July 27, with at least eight candidates, including Nirav Shah, Shenna Bellows, and Troy Jackson, vying for the nomination.
- Graham Platner withdraws from Maine Senate race, kicking off Democrats’ quest for nominee
Graham Platner withdrew from the Maine U.S. Senate race amid sexual assault allegations he denies, forcing Democrats to seek a new nominee by July 27. The party is considering a nominating convention to choose a replacement, with multiple candidates already announcing bids for the Senate nomination.
- What we know about the Houston ICE shooting and the Democrats vying to replace Graham Platner: Morning Rundown
The article discusses the Houston ICE shooting and the competition among Democrats to replace Graham Platner. It mentions three individuals: Troy Jackson, Graham Platner, and Nirav Shah.
- Nirav Shah announces he'll run in Democratic convention to replace Platner
Nirav Shah, the CDC Director, has announced his candidacy in the Democratic convention to replace Graham Platner in Maine's U.S. Senate race. Multiple Democratic candidates are vying for the position.
- Who will replace Platner on the Maine ballot? These Democrats are raising their hands
Graham Platner withdrew from the Maine U.S. Senate race due to a sexual assault allegation, prompting Democrats to select a replacement candidate by July 27. Potential candidates include Troy Jackson, Nirav Shah, Dan Kleban, and Shenna Bellows.
- Who could replace Platner as Maine Democrats face ballot deadline?
Maine Democrats must find a new candidate to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins after Graham Platner suspended his campaign due to a sexual assault accusation. Potential replacements include Gov. Janet Mills, former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson, and others, with a July 27 deadline to certify a nominee for the November ballot.
- Who will replace Graham Platner on the Maine ballot? These Democrats are raising their hand
Graham Platner withdrew from Maine's U.S. Senate race following a sexual assault allegation, prompting Democrats to select a replacement by July 27. Candidates including Troy Jackson, Nirav Shah, Dan Kleban, Shenna Bellows, and Jordan Wood have announced or expressed interest in the nomination.
- Who will replace Graham Platner on the Maine ballot? These Democrats are raising their hand
Graham Platner has withdrawn from the Maine Senate race following a sexual assault allegation, prompting several Democrats to vie for his replacement by July 27. Candidates include former state Senate president Troy Jackson, former CDC director Nirav Shah, Dan Kleban, and others. The replacement will face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the general election.
- Jordan Wood joins crowded Maine Senate race
Jordan Wood, a former Capitol Hill staffer, has entered the Maine Senate race for the Democratic nomination following Graham Platner's withdrawal. He aims to build on Platner's populist movement while distancing himself from his Washington ties, facing competition from candidates like Nirav Shah and Troy Jackson.
- What we know – and don’t – about how Maine Democrats will replace Graham Platner
Maine Democrats must replace Graham Platner as their Senate nominee after he suspended his campaign due to allegations of sexual assault, which he denies. The party will select a replacement by July 27th through a process involving a nominating convention with 600 delegates, though details remain unclear. Candidates include Troy Jackson, Dan Kleban, Jordan Wood, Paige Loud, Nirav Shah, and Shenna Bellows.
- Who is Nirav Shah, a Democrat interested in running for Senate in Maine?
Nirav Shah, a Democrat, is interested in running for Senate in Maine. He previously served as director of the Maine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- What to know about Graham Platner and the Maine US Senate race
Democrat Graham Platner faces pressure to exit the Maine U.S. Senate race after a sexual assault allegation, with the Maine Democratic Party tasked with selecting a replacement if he withdraws. Platner denies the accusation and claims his campaign is not attempting to influence the replacement process.
- The hunt is on for Platner’s replacement in Maine
Maine Democrats accused Graham Platner’s Senate campaign of influencing the replacement debate as endorsers left him. The party emphasized Platner has no role in selecting the next nominee, while progressive allies suggested Troy Jackson as a replacement. An ex-girlfriend accused Platner of removing condoms without consent, prompting campaign pauses, and Republicans announced a $8 million ad campaign targeting his successor.
- Sanders ends his silence on Platner’s implosion
Bernie Sanders broke his silence on Graham Platner's Senate campaign after sexual assault allegations, recommending Platner step aside. Other endorsers had already denounced Platner and urged Maine Democrats to select a replacement candidate.
- Democrats want a Platner replacement
Democrats in Maine are seeking to replace Senate nominee Graham Platner after a woman accused him of sexual assault. The state party may select a new candidate by July 27 if Platner quits by July 13, with potential replacements including Nirav Shah, Jordan Wood, and Troy Jackson. Our Revolution and Sen. Bernie Sanders have urged Platner to step down.
- Maine’s race for governor heads to ranked choice tallies in both primaries
Maine’s gubernatorial race will use ranked choice voting in both primaries. Physician Nirav Shah is a leading candidate in the Democratic primary.
- Maine Dems plot response if Nebraska GOP tweaks Electoral College votes
Maine Democrats are considering adopting a 'winner take all' Electoral College vote system if Nebraska changes its method, potentially affecting the 2028 presidential election. The move follows speculation that Nebraska, led by Republicans, might shift to a similar system, mirroring Maine's current district-based allocation.