Your Vote 2026 profile: Nirav Shah, Democrat for governor
Nirav Shah, a Democrat, is running for governor of Maine, promising to lower costs, strengthen the state's future, and address issues like housing affordability and property tax burden. Shah has experience as Maine CDC director and U.S. CDC principal deputy director.
Nirav Shah, a 49-year-old Democrat from Brunswick, Maine, is running for governor. With a background as Maine CDC director and U.S. CDC principal deputy director, Shah aims to lower costs and strengthen Maine's future. His plans include building more housing, making healthcare more affordable, and investing in the workforce. To address housing affordability, Shah proposes streamlining approvals, establishing a one-stop shop for permits, and launching a First-Time Homebuyer Mortgage Guarantee Program. He also plans to strengthen the Homestead Exemption to lower property tax burdens and support a targeted Millionaires Tax to aid municipalities. Shah has expressed opposition to the Trump administration's efforts to coerce states into following its agenda.
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