Republican Representative Michael Waltz has secured reelection for a U.S. House seat from Florida, marking his fourth consecutive term representing the 6th Congressional District, which encompasses the area around Daytona Beach.

Waltz, who has a notable background in military service with the U.S. Army, including deployment to Afghanistan, previously held a position with the Department of Defense before entering congressional politics.

In the recent election, he faced off against Democrat James Stockton, who is known for his role as a pastor and for serving as the former president of a local NAACP branch.

The victory for Waltz was officially announced at 7:33 p.m. EST, solidifying his continued presence in Congress as a representative of his district.