On Tuesday, Republican Ron Estes achieved victory in the election for a U.S. House seat from Kansas.
Estes succeeded in defeating Democrat Esau Freeman, successfully retaining the seat he has occupied since 2017 in the 4th District, located in south-central Kansas.
Before his time in Congress, Estes served as both a county and state treasurer over two terms, gaining political experience.
He originally won his congressional seat following a special election held in 2017, which was necessitated by the appointment of Mike Pompeo to head the CIA and subsequently serve as U.S. secretary of state during the administration of former President Donald Trump.

His opponent, Esau Freeman, hails from Wichita and is recognized for his work as a painter.
Freeman has represented union members in conflicts with their employers but gained further public attention for his strong advocacy for the legalization of marijuana in the state of Kansas.
The victory for Estes was officially confirmed by election officials at 11:03 p.m. EST, marking a continued presence of Republican leadership in the 4th District.
The outcome reflects ongoing political dynamics in the region, particularly as several issues, including labor rights and marijuana legalization, remain hotly debated among constituents.