On Tuesday, Republican Representative Mario Diaz-Balart secured his reelection for a seat in the U.S. House, representing Florida’s 26th District. This district encompasses a region of southern Florida, stretching from Hialeah and the northwestern suburbs of Miami, all the way to areas just west of Naples along the Gulf Coast. Notably, the district has a majority Hispanic population.

Diaz-Balart holds the distinction of being the longest-serving member of the congressional delegation from Florida, having first been elected in 2002. He is the son of Cuban immigrants and is recognized as a founding member of a caucus dedicated to Hispanic Republicans. In the recent election, he faced off against Democrat Joey Atkins and emerged victorious. The election results were announced shortly after 7:17 p.m. EST, confirming Diaz-Balart’s continued presence in the House of Representatives.