Democratic candidates for governor trade barbs over school choice debate

By: Eesha Pendharkar

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: May 21, 2026

Words: 1,262

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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The Maine Education Association is sticking to its endorsements for governor, despite their two top ranked gubernatorial candidates criticizing the third, Nirav Shah, for an outside ad supporting him that is partially funded by a school choice organization.

“Our first and second choices were Shenna Bellows and Troy Jackson, because of their adamant commitment to maintaining public funds in public schools,” said Maine Education Association President Jesse Hargrove.

Meanwhile, Shah “has expressed wanting to learn …

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