Republican U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani appears headed toward a second term representing Arizona's 6th Congressional District after his Democratic opponent Kirsten Engel conceded on Wednesday, though the AP has yet to call the race.

The Associated Press has declared Rep. Juan Ciscomani as the projected winner in Arizona's 6th Congressional District, beating Democrat Kristen Engel.

Incumbent Republican U.S. Rep Juan Ciscomani is drawing closer to securing his reelection in a southern Arizona congressional district, as counting on Monday saw his lead more than double over former state lawmaker Kirsten Engel.

Congressman Juan Ciscomani has won re-election in Arizona’s 6th congressional district after Kirsten Engel conceded. See his full statement below:

Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani won reelection to a U.S. House seat in southeastern Arizona in a rematch that pitted him against the Democrat he narrowly beat two years ago. Ciscomani defeated Democrat Kirsten Engel in the race for Arizona’s 6th Congressional District,

Republican Juan Ciscomani wins reelection to U.S. House in Arizona's 6th Congressional District. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events

Juan Ciscomani has maintained his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Arizona’s Congressional District 6. He narrowly defeated his Democratic opponent Kirsten Engel by 6,867 votes with 99% of precincts reporting,