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Maine could soon see its first Asian American governor

A Shah victory in November would mark an unprecedented milestone for Indian Americans in Democratic politics, as he would be the first to serve as governor of any state.

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Jun 12, 2026
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Dr. Nirav Shah, a former public health official who guided Maine through the COVID-19 pandemic, has taken the lead in the state’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, putting him within reach of becoming the state’s first Asian American governor and the first Indian American Democrat elected governor anywhere in the country.

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