U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden appeared to have retained his place in Congress on Tuesday night, outpacing GOP nominee Jo Rae Perkins of Albany.

Wyden, a Democrat, was the clear front-runner Tuesday night, garnering nearly 60% of the vote, according to early results from the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office. Perkins had about 40%.

Also running was Dan Pul Ju, a Pacific Green Party candidate and Chris Henry of the Progressive Party. Both had about 1% of the vote.

Wyden, 73, was first elected to the Senate in 1996.