Democratic Representative Joseph Morelle successfully secured reelection for his U.S. House seat, which encompasses New York’s Rochester region, on Tuesday.
Morelle, who first entered office in 2018, previously held the position of majority leader in the New York State Assembly before making the transition to Congress.
Currently, he serves as the leading Democrat on the House Administration Committee, playing a significant role in legislative matters.
In a notable move this past July, Morelle introduced a constitutional amendment aimed at countering a pivotal Supreme Court decision that established extensive protections against criminal prosecution for former presidents.
He argued that this ruling poses a risk to the core principles of democracy in the United States.
The election results confirmed Morelle’s victory at 9:40 p.m. EST, marking another successful chapter in his political career.