Democratic Senator Martin Heinrich has successfully secured his third term in the U.S. Senate, representing the state of New Mexico, following the recent elections held on Tuesday.

Heinrich, who previously held a position on the Albuquerque City Council before making his congressional debut in 2008, focused on a range of significant issues during his latest campaign. These included advocating for gun safety measures and ensuring access to abortion services.

He emerged victorious against Republican challenger Nella Domenici, who is the daughter of the esteemed former New Mexico senator, Pete Domenici. The campaign was marked by a slew of negative advertisements that implied Heinrich had become disconnected from the needs of New Mexicans due to his extended time in Washington, D.C.

The announcement of Heinrich’s victory was made by news outlets at 10:36 p.m. EST, confirming his continued influence and leadership in the state’s political landscape.