Austin Theriault Wins GOP Primary to Challenge Jared Golden

Republican state lawmaker Austin Theriault, endorsed by former President Trump, won the GOP primary in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District. He will challenge Democratic incumbent Rep. Jared Golden. The district, recently affected by a mass shooting, is a key battleground for determining control within the closely divided US House of Representatives.

Republican state lawmaker Austin Theriault, endorsed by former President Donald Trump, has secured a victory in the GOP primary in Maine's 2nd Congressional District.

Theriault defeated fellow Republican Mike Soboleski, both Trump supporters, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle against Democratic incumbent Rep. Jared Golden. The district, scarred by a mass shooting in October that killed 18, is not only a hotbed for gun control debates but also a key battleground to sway the balance of power in the closely divided US House of Representatives.

Gun control has emerged as a pivotal issue, with Theriault and Soboleski positioning themselves as staunch defenders of the Second Amendment. As voters grapple with economic development, inflation, and immigration, the outcome of this race could significantly impact the congressional power structure.

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