On Tuesday, Republican Representative Gary Palmer secured his position in the U.S. House for Alabama. Palmer successfully retained his seat representing Alabama’s 6th Congressional District, overcoming the challenge posed by Democratic candidate Elizabeth Anderson. This marks Palmer’s continuous service in Congress since his initial election in 2014.

In addition to his legislative duties, he also holds the title of chairman for the House Republican Policy Committee, a group that provides guidance to fellow House Republicans on a range of issues. Throughout the campaign, Anderson focused on critiques of Palmer’s stance on reproductive rights, among other key topics.

The 6th District encompasses suburban regions surrounding Birmingham, an area with diverse interests and concerns. The announcement of Palmer’s victory came in at 10:39 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, solidifying his role in representing the constituents of his district for another term.