First appearance on Fox: A Republican Congressional candidate from Maine, a former NASCAR driver, has received an endorsement from the new Speaker of the House.
Fox News Digital reports House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) has endorsed Republican House candidate Austin Theriault, who is seeking to flip the seat held by Democratic Maine Rep. Jared Golden. I reported that.
Johnson called on Mainers to get out and vote, calling Theriault, a former NASCAR driver, a successful and “hard-working public servant.”
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Fox News Digital shows House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) endorsing Republican House candidate Austin Theriault, pictured, in an effort to flip the seat held by Democratic Maine Rep. Jared Golden. revealed that he had done so. (AP Photo/Steve Herber)
“Maine voters, send Austin Theriault to Congress so he can fight for you,” Johnson told Fox News Digital on Tuesday. “I support Austin because he is a hard-working public servant with a strong track record of success.
“His values in rural Maine have shaped him and his character, and I know he will do everything he can to make life better in Maine.” He's going to hold Biden and Jared Golden (both failed leaders) accountable, and he's the best candidate to do that.''He defeated Jared Golden in November.
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“Pick a winner, Maines, pick Austin Theriault.”
Maine Rep. Theriault told Fox News Digital that “Congressman Johnson is fighting for rural conservative values,” and thanked him for his support.
Johnson called Theriault, a former NASCAR driver, a successful and “hard-working public servant” and called on Maine people to get out and vote. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
“Joe Biden and Jared Golden have failed to make Mainers' lives better,” Theriault said. “I look forward to restoring energetic, effective and proactive leadership to Maine’s 2nd Congressional District and fighting for the working class.
“Join us in our fight to move Maine’s working class forward. It’s time to stand up and stop the marginalized elites who continue to negatively impact society and create a better, more prosperous future.” It’s time to actively fight for it.”
Mr. Theriault's endorsement comes as he seeks the seat held by Golden in what is expected to be one of the most competitive House races this cycle.
Former NASCAR driver announced last week On Twitter, his campaign said it had “raised over $355,000 in its first three months of fundraising in the race.”
Mr. Theriault's endorsement comes as he seeks the seat held by Golden in what is expected to be one of the most competitive House races this cycle. (Screenshot/NBC/MeetThePressNow)
Theriault has been vocal on the campaign trail about issues facing the United States, including speaking out against “pro-Hamas” protesters. effort to remove Former President Trump wins Maine primary vote.
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Johnson is not the only House Republican leader to support Theriault's candidacy.
House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (RN.Y.) I threw her support behind me. Theriault in December.
