RUFUS – Allen Hallman was defeated in the special 19th Congressional Election held in New Shire yesterday. Nationalists were able to defend the seat they’ve held for nearly 100+ years, with Simon Victors recieving 532,428 votes.

In his victory speech, Victors said that it was ‘time tonget back to legislating and work to end the President’s racist deportation and immigration enforcement operations.’ Victors said he would be “willing to work with Republicans on various issues while maintaining that immigration and anti-LGBTQ issues are something he will not support.

“We have much work to be done and I know I will make the great people of the 19th Congressional District proud when I arrive in Congress,” said Representative-elect Simon Victors. “I congratulate Allen Hallman on an extremely well put together campaign. Together we were able to lay out our visions for the district and now our voices will be stronger for having the collective discussions on issues important to voters. Lets get some great work done in the next two years.”

Republicans still control the House until the next elections which will be held in 2028. Republicans say they are optimistic even after their failed attempt to take New Shire’s 19th District from Nationalists. House Speaker Gregory Harks said that Republicans will continue to push President Laylin’s agenda as Nationalists work to set themselves up for 2028.

“ is a party we need to get together and make sure we’re delivering on the results at the people of our country want. We can’t be focusing on issues that don’t matter to the people in our voters. That was obviously proven in the US during the 2026 primary elections, and we don’t want that to repeat here,” said Speaker Harks. “ our mission right now as Republicans is to ensure that we are focusing on gas prices, the cost of living, and the cost of homes. Focus on education, childcare, and the economy. I think we have enough majority to be able to do that for the president. This loss is just a minor setback, as we obviously were hoping to take the seat. We do remain optimistic as a party.”

President Laylin also expressed his disappointment, but also agreed that work will need to be done to continue working on policy that is important to voters as they mandated him back in 2024.

“While we didn’t receive the seat, it gives me great hope for the future of this country as we still have control of the House and Senate,” said President Laylin. “As president, it is my job to ensure that key bills and key legislation are both getting sent to Congress, while I also sign ones that are heavily supported and pass both chambers. I am optimistic as the speaker has said, and I look forward to continuing our agenda.”

The House has not confirmed when Representative-elect Simon Victors will be sworn into office but they did say “soon.” House Minority Leader Gregory Wallace said he is pushing Speaker Harks to ensure a quick and smooth transition process takes place with most Nationalists seeking for hum to be sworn in the next few days.”