Republican Representative Andrew Ogles successfully secured reelection for a U.S. House seat in Tennessee on Tuesday. This victory marks his second term representing the state’s 5th District, an area that encompasses significant portions of Nashville. Recently, Republicans undertook a redistricting effort that strategically benefited their party by dividing the predominantly Democratic region of Nashville into three separate congressional districts.

Earlier this year, Ogles revealed that the FBI had seized his cellphone as part of an inquiry concerning potential discrepancies related to his campaign finance disclosures. The results of the election were broadcasted with the announcement of Ogles as the winner at 9:45 p.m. EST, as determined by the reporting networks.

This election reflects ongoing trends in Tennessee’s political landscape, especially in regard to the manipulation of district boundaries to enhance Republican representation. Ogles’ win adds to the complex narrative of campaign scrutiny amid broader discussions on electoral integrity and campaign finance regulations.