Democratic Representative Kweisi Mfume secured his reelection for a seat in the U.S. House on Tuesday, confidently overcoming Republican challenger Scott Collier in a district that strongly favors the Democratic Party. This district encompasses a significant portion of Baltimore, which is the largest city in Maryland.

Mfume’s political journey in Congress began from 1987 to 1996 before he took a hiatus to serve as the leader of the NAACP until 2004. After a period away from the House, he reclaimed his position in the predominantly African American district during the 2020 elections.

The announcement of his victory came promptly at 9:28 p.m. EST, confirming his continued representation of a community that supports his political platform.