PORTLAND, Maine — On November 5, voters in the vast second district, which stretches from the New Hampshire border across Maine to the New Brunswick border, will elect their representative to the U.S House. Austin Theriault is the Republican nominee who hopes to unseat Democratic incumbent Jared Golden.
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 the high cost of living, balancing the budget, what experience he has in national security and foreign affairs, and more. Watch our interview to see where he stands.