Democratic Representative Nydia Velazquez secured her reelection to the U.S. House on Tuesday, successfully defeating her opponent, Republican William Kregler. Kregler, who has a background as a firefighter and police officer in New York City, has not previously held any public office.

Velazquez has been a Congressional representative for New York City since 1993, and her current district encompasses portions of Brooklyn and Queens. She holds the distinction of being the first Puerto Rican woman to serve in Congress and has previously chaired the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. Additionally, she plays an active role on several House committees, including those focused on small business, financial services, and natural resources.

At 9:10 p.m. EST, the results of the election were announced, confirming Velazquez’s victory and continuation of her long-standing service in the House.