Republican Representative Ann Wagner has successfully secured her reelection for a seat in the U.S. House representing Missouri following the election on Tuesday. Wagner triumphed over her opponent, Democrat Ray Hartmann, to win her seventh term in the 2nd District, which encompasses suburban areas of St. Louis.

Before her congressional election, Wagner held various influential positions including chair of the Missouri Republican Party, co-chair of the Republican National Committee, and served as an ambassador to Luxembourg. Her opponent, Hartmann, is known for founding the Riverfront Times, an alternative weekly newspaper.

In previous election cycles in 2018 and 2020, Wagner faced relatively competitive races. However, in a strategic move, the Republican-led Missouri General Assembly redrew the district boundaries in 2022, which favored the Republican candidate and made the district more advantageous for Wagner.

The announcement of Wagner’s victory was made by the Associated Press at 11:17 p.m. EST, affirming her ongoing role in representing Missouri’s 2nd District in the Congress. With this win, Wagner consolidates her position and influence as a key figure within the Republican Party at both state and national levels.