Dan Crenshaw: Republican Congressman Dan Crenshaw has won reelection to represent Texas’ 2nd Congressional District, defeating Democratic challenger Peter Filler. Crenshaw, a former Navy SEAL and war veteran, secured his fourth term in the U.S. House after a decisive victory on Tuesday. The Associated Press called the race for Crenshaw early in the evening.

The 40-year-old congressman represents a district covering parts of northeast Harris County and Montgomery County, which was redrawn in 2022 to favor Republican candidates. Crenshaw’s victory wasn’t surprising; in 2022, he won by a wide margin of over 30 percentage points.

Crenshaw has become a well-known figure in the Republican Party since he first took office in 2018. Although passed over for a key leadership role last year, he continues to serve as a prominent voice in Congress, supporting veterans and frequently taking positions on bipartisan issues. Recently, he teamed up with Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on legislation to support research on psychedelics to help treat PTSD in veterans, an issue he’s passionate about due to his own military background.

Despite his popularity, Crenshaw has faced some internal Republican conflicts, particularly with allies of former President Donald Trump, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. He also voted against the Biden administration’s infrastructure bill, citing high costs and concerns over red-tape restrictions on key projects like the expansion of Interstate 45 in Houston.

Crenshaw’s opponent, Peter Filler, is a 9th-grade teacher from Houston who campaigned for stronger public education and renewable energy initiatives. While he did not win the seat, Filler emphasized the importance of bipartisan solutions for Texas.

With his victory, Dan Crenshaw will continue to represent Texas’ 2nd District, bringing a mix of traditional conservative values and bipartisan efforts to the role