On Tuesday, Republican Representative Troy Balderson secured his position in the U.S. House, continuing to serve Ohio’s 12th Congressional District. Balderson has been in office since 2018 and successfully faced off against Democrat Jarrad Christian, who is a software engineer and previously worked as a meteorologist for the U.S. Navy. Christian emphasized climate change as a pivotal topic throughout his campaign.

Balderson, age 62, boasts a background as a former state legislator and business owner. His district is characterized by its Republican-leaning tendencies and encompasses a diverse geography, stretching from the Ohio River in the southeast all the way to the industrial city of Canton in the north, and extending westward to the suburbs surrounding Columbus.

The results of the election were announced promptly at 8:50 p.m. EST, confirming Balderson’s victory in a race that highlighted key issues relevant to both candidates.