On Tuesday, Republican Representative Rudy Yakym secured his position in the U.S. House, representing the state of Indiana. In this electoral contest, the first-term incumbent triumphed over Democrat Lori Camp, who has experience as both a diving coach and an IT professional. Yakym first entered Congress in 2022, stepping into the role following the passing of his predecessor, Jackie Walorski, who tragically lost her life in a car accident earlier that same year.

Yakym is known for his conservative stance and has committed to efforts aimed at “reducing the excessive federal bureaucracy” and curtailing the government’s influence in various areas. Conversely, Lori Camp focused her campaign on reinstating abortion rights, while criticizing Republican lawmakers for hindering bipartisan solutions regarding immigration reform. The victory for Yakym was confirmed by news outlets at precisely 9:13 p.m. EST.