Republicans keep racking up House wins in the 2020 election.
Despite all the professional polls and opinions about Democrats increasing their majority in the House, the exact opposite has happened.
In Utah, former NFL player turned Republican politician Burgess Owens has now been declared the winner.
KSL News reports:
Burgess Owens wins back Utah’s 4th Congressional District seat for Republicans
Congressman-elect Burgess Owens got the call Monday that he’d been waiting for from Utah’s only Democrat in Congress, Rep. Ben McAdams, conceding their 4th Congressional District race that has been too close to call since Election Day on Nov. 3.
“I received a call from @BenMcAdams,” Owens tweeted afterward. “He expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve #UT04 and his commitment to a smooth transition. My sincere thanks to him for both. Thank you my fellow Utahns, I am committed to have an open ear to serve you. Thank you for the opportunity.”
Owens, 69, a former NFL player, author and frequent Fox News guest, is the second Black Republican elected to Congress from Utah. He is in Washington, D.C., meeting with other newly elected members of Congress and GOP leaders.
McAdams, 45, returned to the nation’s capitol Monday and told reporters he spoke to Owens by phone “to congratulate him on winning this hard fought and close race.” He said they “have differences in political philosophy and how we approach public service. But we both love our country.”
This is a huge win for Owens and Republicans.
WE DID IT! Thank you so much to every one of you for your unwavering support. It's been a long journey, and now the REAL WORK begins! I look forward to working to protect the American Promise with you in the halls of Congress. pic.twitter.com/Ep8pHm95if
— Burgess Owens (@BurgessOwens) November 17, 2020
Congrats to @BurgessOwens I have no doubt you’re going to do a great job on behalf of ALL people 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/9L6L099C1T
— Angela Stanton King 🇺🇸 (@theangiestanton) November 17, 2020
Thank you Utah voters. I'm honored to have the opportunity to serve. I promise to be an open ear for all Utahns and to serve with all I have. Now, it's time to get to work.
— Burgess Owens (@BurgessOwens) November 17, 2020
Congratulations to Mr. Owens!
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