Democrat Gil Cisneros has emerged victorious in the election for a U.S. House seat from California, as announced on Wednesday. Cisneros initially won a House seat in 2018 but lost it to Republican Young Kim in the 2020 election. This latest campaign was aimed at securing a different position that became available following the retirement of Rep. Grace Napolitano.

During his tenure in the Biden administration, Cisneros held the role of under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness, which allowed him to impact military policies at a significant level. Before aligning himself with the Democratic Party in 2008, he was registered as a Republican. Cisneros and his wife transitioned into philanthropy after a life-changing lottery win in 2010, using their newfound wealth to support various charitable causes.

The announcement of Cisneros’s victory was made at 4:51 p.m. EST, solidifying his return to Congress after previous electoral challenges. His win highlights a shift in representation and the ongoing political dynamics in California, reflecting the state’s diverse electorate.