Former NASCAR Driver Austin Theriault Wins GOP Primary in Maine Swing District

Mr. Theriault, a Maine state representative, defeated fellow state Rep. Michael Soboleski in the GOP primary.

Austin Theriault greets fans during driver introductions for the NASCAR Monster Energy Cup series auto race at Richmond Raceway in Richmond, Va., on Sept. 21, 2019. Steve Helber/AP Photo

Former NASCAR driver Austin Theriault crossed the finish line on June 11 to next take on incumbent Democratic Rep. Jared Golden in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, in a race that could determine who controls the House next year.

Mr. Theriault, a Maine state representative since 2022, defeated fellow state Rep. Michael Soboleski in the GOP primary in what is a swing district. When The Associated Press called the race at 8:52 p.m. EDT, Mr. Theriault had 67 percent of the vote, with 42 percent reporting.