Democratic Representative Mark DeSaulnier successfully secured his reelection to the U.S. House on Tuesday, defeating his Republican opponent, Katherine Piccinini.
The congressional district he represents encompasses a significant portion of Contra Costa County located in Northern California.
DeSaulnier, who switched from the Republican Party to the Democratic Party in 2000, has been serving in this role since he first took office in 2014.
In 2020, he faced a serious health challenge when he contracted pneumonia after falling while jogging, which resulted in a rib fracture.
Notably, DeSaulnier was one of the 47 Democrats who opposed a bill aimed at providing financial assistance to Israel in April.
The announcement of his victory came at 11:35 p.m. EST, signaling a continued mandate from his constituents.