WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Republican Rep. Brian Mast won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Florida on Tuesday.
The 21st District falls along the state's eastern Treasure Coast and includes Port St. Lucie and Jupiter.
The district has become increasingly Republican, particularly in presidential elections, since Mast was first elected in 2016. Prior to that, he served in the U.S. Army.
While in Afghanistan, Mast was wounded and had both of his legs amputated.
After joining Congress, he became the first lawmaker to open a satellite office in a Department of Veterans Affairs facility.
Mast released the following statement after securing victory in today’s election:
“I’m honored to once again have our community’s support to fight every day for a government that does one thing: puts Americans first.”
Mast defeated Democrat Thomas Witkop. The 25-year-old is one of the youngest candidates in this year's race.
WPTV reporter Tyler Hatfield spoke with Wiktop before the race was declared and he expressed words of hope.
"W'ere going to be here for good," Wiktop said. "This is home, we're going to be civil, we're going to respect the finality of our elections and we're going to keep moving forward."
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