Second Democrat drops out of Maine primary
Nirav Shah, Maine's former CDC Director, has withdrawn from the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, becoming the second candidate to drop out of the race. Shah's exit comes after he made his case to delegates in Augusta, citing concerns about incumbent Republican Susan Collins securing a sixth term.
Key Points
- Shah is the second Democratic candidate to exit Maine's Senate primary
- The withdrawal narrows the field of challengers to Collins, the incumbent Republican senator
- Shah's exit suggests consolidation may be occurring within the Democratic primary