U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar was made vulnerable after a federal indictment in May accused him and his wife of accepting bribes and money laundering.

Henry Cuellar won reelection Tuesday night, according to The Associated Press, a sign voters still support the Democrat despite a looming federal trial on bribery charges. The South Texas Democrat defeated Republican Jay Furman,

For the congressional race, Democrat Henry Cuellar is running against Republican and Navy veteran Jay Furman for the seat.

The longtime Laredo congressman fended off Republican challenger Jay Furman despite a federal indictment accusing the incumbent of bribery and money laundering.