Florida Democrat Maxwell Frost wins reelection in U.S. House race

Maxwell Frost, a Democrat who made history in 2022 as the first member of Gen Z to be elected to U.S. Congress, easily won reelection in Florida on Tuesday.

Frost, who represents the 10th U.S. House District in Central Florida, claimed 61.8% of the votes.

"I’m honored to have been re-elected to serve another term in the United States Congress," Frost posted on X, after his election was called. Frost said he "defied the odds" in 2022 and had a productive first term.

His Republican challenger, Willie Montague, received 38.2% of the votes.

"Though the results weren’t in my favor, I am deeply grateful for everyone who has supported me over the years! Let’s keep moving forward—there is still so much work to be done!" Montague wrote on X. "As I said before: If I win, Glory to God; if I lose, Glory to God."

Although Frost carried his seat, other Democrats were not as successful and the balance in the state's congressional delegation did not change, the Tallahassee Democrat, part of the USA TODAY Network, reported. Republicans hold 20 of the state's 28 seats.

Contributing: John Kennedy, USA TODAY Network

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Florida Democrat Maxwell Frost again secures House seat