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Nirav Shah’s campaign announced that his bid for Governor of Maine is gaining strong statewide momentum, reporting $510,000 raised in its first campaign finance filing. The campaign said the contributions came from nearly 1,600 individual donors spanning all 16 counties in Maine.
According to a statement from the campaign, the early fundraising success reflects growing enthusiasm for Shah’s candidacy following his first months on the campaign trail. During that period, Shah has traveled extensively across the state, met with voters, and worked to build a broad grassroots coalition.
“I’ve been incredibly energized by these first few months on the trail — the conversations, the ideas, and the encouragement I’ve heard from people all across Maine,” Shah said. “This early support tells me that Mainers are ready for a tested, compassionate leader focused on solving real problems. I’m deeply grateful to the nearly 1,600 people who have stepped up to be part of this campaign.”
The announcement follows several recent developments highlighted by the campaign as signs of growing strength. Earlier this month, a poll conducted by Pan Atlantic Research showed Shah leading the Democratic primary field with the highest level of likely voter support.
The poll, the campaign noted, echoed what it has observed on the ground, with voters responding to Shah’s record of steady, results-oriented leadership and his focus on “affordability, housing, health care, and economic growth.”
The campaign also recently received the endorsement of 314 Action, which works to recruit, train, and elect doctors and scientists to public office. In announcing its endorsement, the organization cited Shah’s background as a public health professional and his commitment to evidence-based policymaking.
Campaign donors, according to the statement, include residents from a wide range of backgrounds, including health care workers, educators, small business owners, retirees, and young voters participating in their first political campaign. With several months remaining before the primary, the campaign said it plans to continue investing in early organizing, voter outreach, and building a statewide operation focused on listening to communities and earning trust.
