Democratic Representative Lizzie Fletcher successfully secured her reelection to a U.S. House seat for Texas on Tuesday. Her victory came against Republican candidate Caroline Kane, a resident of Cypress, allowing Fletcher to claim her third term in Congress.

As an attorney based in Houston, Fletcher was motivated to enter the political arena following Donald Trump’s presidential win in 2016. She has notably made history by becoming both the first woman and the first Democratic representative in half a century to hold the position for Texas’s 7th Congressional District. This district encompasses the Greater Houston region in Harris County as well as parts of the northern suburbs of Fort Bend County.

The announcement of Fletcher’s win was made at 8:37 p.m. EST, marking a significant moment in her political journey and a continued Democratic presence in a key district. Her campaign was built on a foundation of advocacy for her constituency, and her reelection demonstrates strong support from her electorate.