Jake Ellzey defeats congressman's widow in Texas House runoff

What they're saying: Navy veteran Ellzey told supporters after his win that Texans were looking for a Reagan-style "positive" Republican outlook "for the future of our country," per the Washington Post.

• Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement that Ellzey "will be a strong and effective leader for the people of North Texas and he will fight tirelessly for their values in Washington."

The big picture: Ron Wright died of COVID-19 two weeks into his second term in February.

• He was the first sitting member of Congress to die of the virus.

Editor's note: This article has been updated with new details throughout, including to correct an earlier headline that stated Ellzey had won a Senate seat, not a House seat.