Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., one of 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump following the events of Jan. 6, 2021, at the U.S. Capitol, narrowly won reelection.

Decision Desk HQ and Newsmax declared Newhouse the winner Thursday in Washington’s fourth congressional district over fellow Republican Jerrod Sessler, a Navy veteran and former NASCAR driver who was backed by Trump and the state’s Republican Party. With 64% of the votes totaled as of 8:30 p.m. ET, Newhouse led by 7,477 votes and by a margin of 51.9%-48.1%.

Washington state uses an open primary system, meaning candidates running for the same office are placed on one ballot, regardless of political affiliation. The top two finishers then proceed to the general election. Sessler won the primary and Newhouse, seeking a sixth term, finished second.

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