JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Republican U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley won reelection Tuesday in Missouri, fending off a challenge from Democrat Lucas Kunce. Hawley is among former President Donald Trump’s most loyal supporters. He’s known as a leader of the Jan. 6, 2021, push to block the certification of President Joe Biden’s 2020 victory.

NewsNation/Decision Desk HQ has called the race for the U.S. Senate seat for Missouri in favor of Josh Hawley. See all Missouri race results here. Republican Sen. Josh Hawley faced Democratic challenger Marine veteran Lucas Kunce in his bid for reelection.

U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley won a second term on Tuesday, cruising to victory over a well-financed rival in a state that hasn’t elected a Democrat to statewide office since 2018. Hawley led Marine veteran Lucas Kunce 52% to 45% when the Associated Press called the race at 9:30 p.