Democratic Senator Sheldon Whitehouse secured reelection for his U.S. Senate position in Rhode Island on Tuesday. This victory marks his fourth term in office, as he emerged successful against Patricia Morgan, a Republican state representative known for being the state’s first female minority leader.

Whitehouse has a lengthy political background, having previously served as Rhode Island’s U.S. Attorney and state attorney general before his election to the Senate in 2006. Over the years, he has been an outspoken advocate for initiatives aimed at combating climate change, while also prioritizing the protection of Medicare and Social Security benefits.

In more recent times, Whitehouse has intensified his efforts to lower healthcare expenses, push for reforms within the Supreme Court, and eliminate the influence of dark money in political campaigns. His victory was confirmed by election officials at 8:00 p.m. EST.