Democratic Representative Marcy Kaptur has successfully secured her reelection for a U.S. House seat from Ohio on Wednesday. Having first assumed her role in Congress in 1983, Kaptur now holds the distinction of being the longest-serving woman in the history of the U.S. legislative body.

The recent redistricting carried out by the Republican-controlled Ohio Legislature altered the boundaries of her district, which is centered in Toledo. This change incorporated more rural areas, shifting the political landscape from what was previously a Democratic stronghold to a district that leaned towards former President Donald Trump by approximately 3 percentage points during the 2020 election.

In a competitive race, Kaptur faced off against Republican Derek Merrin, who is a sitting member of the Ohio House of Representatives. The announcement of Kaptur’s victory was made by the Associated Press at 1:02 p.m. EST, solidifying her continued presence in Congress amidst shifting electoral dynamics.