# Shah Launches Senate Challenge Against Collins | Portland Maine News

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Podcast: [Portland Maine News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/portland-maine-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7600695)
Published: 2026-07-11T22:00:03+00:00
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Dr. Nirav Shah, fresh off his gubernatorial run, is launching a bold new campaign to unseat Senator Susan Collins — kicking off his “Defeat Susan Collins Tour” with a packed town hall in Freeport. He’s positioning himself as the unifying Democratic candidate best equipped to rally voters and win in November, citing his strong primary showing. Despite losing the governor’s race to Hannah Pingree, his supporters see his campaign experience as momentum-building. With another town hall in Bangor scheduled for Sunday, Shah is doubling down on grassroots outreach, turning early stops into rallying cries for a tough but promising race. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/66ea14e70c3b2a76

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