PORTLAND, Maine — Two candidates are vying for the Republican nomination for the U.S. House of Representatives in Maine's second district: Austin Theriault and Mike Soboleski. The primary election on June 11 will decide which of them will be the GOP nominee for that seat.
Here's a quick look at Theriault.
Residence: Fort Kent
Political experience: Elected to the Maine House of Representatives in 2022.
Work experience: Former NASCAR driver who later trained and managed other drivers.
We talked with Theriault about climate change, soaring federal debt, Donald Trump's endorsement of him, and why he wants to serve in Congress. Watch our conversation to learn more.