Nirav D. Shah

Dr. Nirav D. Shah is a prominent public health official who previously served as the director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, where he played a crucial role in managing the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. He later served as the principal deputy director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) during the Biden administration. Recently, Shah has been mentioned as a potential candidate to replace Graham Platner in the Maine Senate race, particularly following allegations that have led to speculation about Platner's withdrawal from the race.