Former Maine Official Considers How to Replace Platner

Former Maine official considers how to replace Platner

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Nirav Shah, a former Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Maine, about what's next following Graham Platner's expected departure from the state's U.S. Senate race.

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Former Maine Gubernatorial Candidate Nirav Shah, "The Covid Guy" Considering Bid For US Senate

Dr. Nirav Shah, who ran a rigorous campaign for Governor of Maine and lost the Democratic primary, is now looking at his options to run for the US Senate seat in place of disgraced Democratic candidate Graham Platner who has signaled he will withdraw after allegations of sexual misconduct. Shah, who is described as “The Covid Guy” by Politico, is among numerous options being considered by the Democratic Party, to replace Platner at short notice …