Congressman Tim Roemer won a tight race for reelection Tuesday, edging Republican challenger Chris Chocola 51 percent to 48 percent.

Roemer, running for his sixth term, prevailed early Wednesday morning when results came in from LaPorte County. The Notre Dame graduate will return to Washington for another two years.

Roemer survived an aggressive advertising blitz from Chocola, and visits to the district in the last two weeks by high-profile Republicans, including George W. Bush and John McCain. The challenge to Roemer was framed by some as a chance for Republicans to maintain their slim lead in the House.

But an upset was not to be.

A handful of supporters gathered at South Bend's West Side Democratic Club for a post-election victory rally, but as the night wore on and no final results came in, Roemer cancelled his appearance at the club. He is expected to make a public statement at 10:30 a.m. today.

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