Republican Representative Jason Smith secured his reelection to a U.S. House seat for Missouri in the recent elections on Tuesday.
Smith, who is an attorney by profession, has been representing the staunchly Republican district located in southeast Missouri since 2013, when he won a special election.
Prior to his tenure in Congress, he completed four full terms in the Missouri House, where he also held various leadership roles.
His political stance includes opposition to abortion rights, strong advocacy for gun rights expansion, and a rejection of vaccine mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The announcement of his victory came at 10:21 p.m. EST, confirming his continued role in the House.