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State Rep. Austin Theriault, one of Golden’s Republican opponents, said the congressman should condemn some of his more progressive colleagues.

October 13, 2023

Growing left-wing split on Israel and Palestine shows itself in Maine by Michael Shepherd Wednesday’s pro-Palestine rally in Portland’s Monument Square that led to rebukes from big-name Maine politicians was an example of a long-term trend of diminishing sympathy toward Israel on the American left. This is something that has been measured in polling over the last decade or […]

State Rep. Austin Theriault, R-Fort Kent, who is challenging Golden in the 2024 race for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, blasted Golden for not calling out his party’s association with the Democratic Socialists of America.

October 13, 2023

Maine DSA Stages Pro-Hamas Rally in Portland, Calls Terror Attacks on Israel “Morally and Legally Legitimate” Hamas Terrorism Exposes Anti-Semitism of Extreme Left BY EDWARD TOMIC OCTOBER 12, 2023 UPDATED:OCTOBER 12, 2023 SHARE As the death toll in the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict continues to rise, the Maine Democratic Socialists of America (Maine DSA) and the Communist […]

Former NASCAR driver enters race to dethrone Jared Golden in Maine’s 2nd District

September 25, 2023

Theriault’s candidacy has been anticipated for some time because of his public profile from NASCAR and his backing by national Republican leaders.

Former NASCAR driver launches bid for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District

September 25, 2023

Austin Theriault is hoping to unseat Rep. Jared Golden WMTW ABC 8 | Adam Bartow Executive Producer FORT KENT, Maine — Current Maine State Representative and former NASCAR driver Austin Theriault launched his campaign Monday for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District seat. Theriault, who was born and raised in Fort Kent, is hoping to unseat Rep. Jared […]

Ex-NASCAR driver Austin Theriault running to unseat Democratic Rep. Jared Golden in Maine

September 25, 2023

NASCAR driver-turned-politician Austin Theriault announced Monday that he’s entering the Republican primary seeking an opportunity to challenge Democratic U.S. Rep. Jared Golden in what’s expected to be one of the country’s most competitive 2024 House races.

NASCAR Driver Austin Theriault Files Bid For Maine’s Battleground U.S. House Seat

September 25, 2023

Theriault is running to fight and WIN for struggling Mainers under attack from out-of-touch, out-of-state elites

Theriault has deep roots in the district & a track record of success

Former NASCAR driver seeks to outpace Jared Golden

September 25, 2023

Austin Theriault of Fort Kent enters 2nd Congressional District race

Electric vehicle standards force a new political debate in Maine

August 23, 2023

egislative Republicans are expected to be at the Thursday hearing in Augusta, and one of the most outspoken opponents so far has Rep. Austin Theriault, R-Fort Kent, a former NASCAR driver who told WVOM that the changes were not based in “reality.”

Oxford 250: Austin Theriault returning, teaming up with Travis Mills Foundation

August 22, 2023

Fort Kent native is getting back in the driver’s seat and will try raise money for wounded veterans.

Austin Theriault, Travis Mills Foundation entering Oxford 250

August 9, 2023

They’re raising funds to support recalibrated post-9/11 veterans and their families By Ben Barr Published: Aug. 9, 2023 at 3:53 PM EDT “I told myself I’d only come out of retirement if it was for a good cause. This is obviously a great cause. We have an opportunity to raise a bunch of money,” said Theriault, 2007 […]