Democrat Mike Thompson secured reelection for his U.S. House position in California this past Wednesday. He emerged victorious against Republican contender John Munn, a 75-year-old retiree who previously worked with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

Thompson has a leadership role as the chair of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force and is affiliated with the Blue Dog Coalition, a group that identifies as “moderate, fiscally-responsible Democrats.” Having first been elected in 1999, he serves a district located just north of the San Francisco Bay Area, which encompasses all of Napa County.

The announcement of Thompson’s victory was made shortly after midnight, at 12:27 a.m. EST. His continued presence in Congress highlights his ongoing influence in legislation related to gun violence prevention and other key issues facing his constituents.