“I feel anxious, stressed, overwhelmed and exhausted by the world right now.”

I hear this from patients more than ever. Anxiety is the most common reason people seek mental health treatment and anxiety is on the rise, in part due to the chaos and pain caused by the federal government’s ICE operations, threats to our public health, damage to our environment and attempts to override our democratic elections process. 

In these anxious times, Maine needs a governor who is calm, compassionate, knowledgeable and experienced. Dr. Nirav Shah is that leader. And in his campaign for governor, Dr. Shah has demonstrated an extraordinary ability to to listen to and connect with people across the state of Maine. 



As both a public health leader and attorney, Dr. Shah brings the rare combination of scientific expertise and legal acumen that this moment demands. He understands complex systems not in theory, but in practice — how federal policy decisions ripple into hospital corridors, rural clinics and family budgets across Maine. He has unveiled a sweeping, proactive plan to safeguard Maine from Donald Trump’s federal overreach, while strengthening affordable, accessible health care for all. It is detailed, legally grounded and built for prompt implementation. 



At a time of national instability, Maine needs steady, evidence-based leadership. Dr. Shah’s experience, integrity and clear-eyed resolve offer exactly that — the kind of calm, competent guidance that will protect our democracy, our health and our peace of mind.

Eliza Carlson Lee, Ph.D. 

Cumberland