Mac Thornberry has officially been reelected as U.S. Representative District 13 for his 12th consecutive term.

As of 9:30 p.m, Thornberry has secured over 90% of the vote with over 50% of precincts reporting. Thornberry will not lose this race and will continue to hold his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Congressman Thornberry released a statement upon being reelected:

"It is an honor to represent the people of the 13th District of Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives," Thornberry said in a statement. "I appreciate the support and trust the voters have placed in me, and I will do all I can to give them and our country my best."

Thornberry has represented the Texas panhandle and parts of North Texas since 1994.

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