Nirav Shah
United StatesdoctorMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.03%Nirav Shah is the acting principal deputy director of the CDC, who has been involved in the agency's response to recent health crises and is among those navigating the turmoil caused by mass firings.
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Nirav Shah challenged Jackson for the Senate nomination before ending his bid.
How Troy Jackson went from an anti-abortion Republican to the Democrats’ hope for defeating Susan CollinsUnited States· 2026-07-22
Nirav Shah, a former top public health official, dropped out of the race and backed Troy Jackson.
Troy Jackson secures delegate lead in Maine Senate race vs. CollinsUnited States· 2026-07-20
Epidemiologist Nirav Shah is one of the former gubernatorial candidates seeking the Senate nomination.
Troy Jackson, a former Graham Platner ally, well-positioned to win Maine Democrats’ nomination to face Sen. Susan CollinsUnited States· 2026-07-19Former Maine CDC Director Nirav Shah participated in the debate.
Maine Senate candidate Ashley Webb goes viral for songwriter claimUnited States· 2026-07-17
Nirav Shah is a Democratic Senate candidate in Maine who previously directed the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Maine Democrats race to replace Platner in Collins Senate challengeUnited States· 2026-07-15
Nirav Shah's campaign for governor got the most first-round votes in the Democratic primary before losing.
The frenzied sprint among Maine Democrats hoping to replace Graham PlatnerUnited States· 2026-07-15
Nirav Shah is one of the candidates announcing their run for the Senate nomination.
las denuncias por violación contra Graham Platner sacuden al ala progresista del partido Demócrata
Uruguay· 2026-07-14
Nirav Shah is among those speculated to run for the Democratic nomination after Platner's exit.
Demokraterna fruktar förlust efter Graham Platners avhopp
Sweden· 2026-07-10
Nirav Shah announced he would stand for the party's nomination for Maine governor.
Battle begins to replace Graham Platner as his withdrawal from Senate race looms
United Kingdom· 2026-07-10
Nirav Shah announced he is running for the Senate seat after coming in second in the gubernatorial race.
Maine progressives race to find Platner replacement as centrists call for ‘normie Democrat’ | MaineUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-09
Nirav Shah suggested a televised debate and town halls for the Senate campaign.
US politics: Graham Platner quits Senate race after sexual assault allegations
New Zealand· 2026-07-09
Nirav Shah, the former health minister, is also mentioned as a potential candidate for the Democratic nomination.
Linkspopulist Graham Platner: Kandidatur-Ende nach Vergewaltigungsvorwürfen
Switzerland· 2026-07-09Nirav Shah, former Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention director, is a possible contender for the nomination.
Graham Platner ends Maine Senate campaign after sexual assault allegation | MaineUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-09
Nirav Shah, an economist, is evaluating a run for governor of Maine.
Democrat Graham Platner out of Maine Senate race amid sexual assault allegationUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-09Potential candidates to replace Platner include Nirav Shah, former director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Graham Platner drops out of Maine Senate raceUnited States· 2026-07-09
Nirav Shah is a former high-ranking state and federal health official considered a moderate candidate for the Senate race.
These Maine Democrats could run to replace Graham Platner in the Senate raceUnited States· 2026-07-08Nirav Shah is evaluating whether he should seek the Senate nomination.
Who could replace Graham Platner if he drops out of the Maine Senate raceUnited States· 2026-07-08
Nirav Shah is an epidemiologist mentioned as a potential replacement for Platner.
Why Democrats need Graham Platner to go awayUnited States· 2026-07-07
Former Maine public health official Nirav Shah stated that Graham Platner should withdraw his candidacy.
Democrats demand Graham Platner suspend campaign over rape allegationUnited States· 2026-07-07
Nirav Shah is mentioned as a possible replacement candidate for Graham Platner.
Graham Platner says he is reflecting on ‘best path forward’ as pressure mounts to exit Maine Senate raceUnited States· 2026-07-06
Former Biden public health official Nirav Shah was also viewed as a top contender for the Democratic nomination.
Hannah Pingree wins Maine Democratic governor primary in blow to Graham PlatnerUnited States· 2026-06-19
Nirav Shah is a former deputy director of the CDC who criticized the management and chaos surrounding the layoffs.
700 עובדי בריאות פוטרו בטעות, פגיעה בבריאות הנפש
Israel· 2025-10-14
Nirav Shah criticized Kennedy's chaotic approach to public health.
RFK tries to sack Centres for Disease Control boss who ‘confronted’ him over vaccines
Australia· 2025-08-28
Former CDC Principal Deputy Director Dr. Nirav Shah said that Monarez’s ouster is another example of the chaotic leadership we’ve seen under Secretary Kennedy.
CDC Director Dr. Susan Monarez is being ousted just weeks into her tenure, sources say, and other officials followUnited States· 2025-08-28
Dr. Nirav Shah, who resigned this year from his position as CDC principal deputy director, says he would have also chosen to end the emergency response.
CDC ends emergency response to H5N1 bird fluUnited States· 2025-07-08Dr. Nirav Shah is the acting principal deputy director at the CDC, who informed staff about his last day.
‘Deadly consequences’: Health agencies reel from thousands of job cuts while critical research grants remain on holdUnited States· 2025-02-23
