De La Cruz defeated Democrat Michelle Vallejo for Texas’ 15th Congressional District in a rematch from two years ago.

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Texas on Tuesday. The Navy veteran was elected to his third term in the border district, where he has clashed with members of his own party who cast him as too moderate.

Republican Monica De La Cruz secured her seat for a second term on Tuesday, once again defeating Democratic challenger Michelle Vallejo.

Both major parties poured hundreds of thousands of dollars into winning the seat, a rematch between Mayra Flores and Vicente Gonzalez.

Tuesday's rematch between the Latina political opponents in Texas Congressional District 15 is one of the most closely watched races in the state, and nation. U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz, the Republican incumbent,