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AP Race Update: Republican Morgan Luttrell secures reelection for U.S. House in Texas’ 8th Congressional District

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Republican Representative Morgan Luttrell has successfully secured reelection for a seat in the U.S. House representing Texas, triumphing over challenger Laura Jones, who has previously contested against him. This election marks Luttrell’s second term in Congress, following his initial successful campaign in 2022. Prior to his political career, Luttrell dedicated 14 years to military service as a former Navy SEAL.

During his time in office, Luttrell has championed bipartisan initiatives, one notable example being legislation aimed at utilizing psychedelic treatments for active-duty service members dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). His constituency includes the northeastern suburbs of the Houston metropolitan area. The results of the election were officially announced, with Luttrell being declared the winner at 10:21 p.m. EST.