On Tuesday, Republican Riley Moore emerged victorious in the election for an open U.S. House seat in West Virginia. Moore secured his win against Democrat Steven Wendelin in a race for the congressional district that encompasses the northern portion of the state, which was previously held by Rep. Alex Mooney. Mooney vacated the seat after his defeat in the GOP U.S. Senate primary, losing to current Governor Jim Justice.

Riley Moore currently serves as the state treasurer and has the experience of having served one term in the West Virginia House of Delegates. His political lineage is notable; he hails from a prominent West Virginia family with deep political ties. His aunt, Shelley Moore Capito, is a U.S. Senator, and his grandfather, Arch Moore Jr., was a three-term governor of the state.

The results were announced shortly after 8:30 p.m. EST, with various outlets confirming Moore’s win, marking a significant step in his political career and the continuation of his family’s legacy in West Virginia politics. Moore’s victory indicates a strong Republican presence in the region following the recent shifts in the state’s political landscape.