Republican Representative Brett Guthrie secured his reelection to a U.S. House seat in Kentucky on Tuesday, triumphing over Democrat Hank Linderman.

Having been first elected to Congress in 2008, Guthrie has since occupied a significant role in health policy as the chairman of the Health Subcommittee under the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

Additionally, he has contributed as a deputy whip for the House Republican Conference. Guthrie’s background includes graduating from the esteemed U.S. Military Academy, where he also served as a field artillery officer.

Before his tenure in the U.S. House, he was a member of the Kentucky Senate. The 2nd District seat, which he represents, encompasses areas in both western and central Kentucky.

The announcement of Guthrie’s victory was made by election officials at 8:30 p.m. EST.