Republican Representative Jeff Van Drew has successfully reclaimed his U.S. House seat in New Jersey following the elections held on Tuesday. He secured victory against Democrat Joseph Salerno in the 2nd District, an area that encompasses Atlantic City.

Van Drew initially entered Congress in 2018 as a member of the Democratic Party. However, he made the decision to switch parties during the impeachment proceedings of former President Donald Trump, expressing his disagreement with the Democratic-led initiative at that time.

Since his party switch, Van Drew has been an ardent supporter of Trump and his policies. The announcement of his victory was made by election officials at 10:19 p.m. EST, marking a significant moment for Van Drew as he continues his political journey in the House.