Incumbent Rep. Ted Poe is the likely winner in the race to serve as representative for U.S. Rep. District 2. Poe, who has lived in Atascocita for more than two decades, has garnered 60.8 percent of the vote, or 161,748 votes, with more than 85 percent of precincts reporting. Democratic challenger Pat Bryan received 95,737, or 36 percent of votes cast so far. All results are unofficial until canvassed. Poe credited the support of Democrats in his district for his re-election. "I'm quite pleased at the strong support I received," Poe said. "I got crossover votes from traditional Democrats. That's why the margin was relatively high... The vote was extremely high in [the Lake Houston area], and I'm grateful that people in my neighborhood supported me." Poe takes lead through early voting Updated at 9:18 p.m. U.S. Rep. District 2 incumbent Ted Poe maintains his lead over Democratic challenger Pat Bryan with 54 of 158 precincts reporting, according to Harris County. Poe has received 140,264 votes, or 60.8 percent, of the vote. Meanwhile, Bryan has garnered 36.2 percent of the vote, or 83,508 votes, according to Harris County. All results unofficial until canvassed. Poe takes lead through early voting Updated at 7:18 p.m. Incumbent Ted Poe took a 25 percent lead over challenger Pat Bryan in the race for the US Rep. District 2 through unofficial early voting. Poe garnered 61 percent of the vote with 128,129 votes compared to 75,413 votes for Bryan, which totals 36 percent, according to Harris County. Local watch parties scheduled for today Posted at 5:06 p.m. The Harris County Republican Party hosts an election night watch party featuring special guest Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick at HCRP Headquarters, located at 7232 Wynnwood Lane, Houston. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and light refreshments are available. www.harriscountygop.com  The Harris County Democratic Party is not hosting an official watch party but is encouraging residents to attend county parties including the Houston for Hillary Election Results watch party, hosted by the Hillary Clinton Houston Campaign. The party will take place at The Republic Smokehouse Saloon, located at 1910 Bagby St., Houston. The event will begin at 5 p.m., and attendees will be able to watch as results from around the country are announced live. Free ($5 for parking) www.harriscountydemocrats.com  For additional events visit our list of local election night parties in the Greater Houston area. US Rep. District 2 race underway More than 977,200 Harris County residents showed their support for their favorite candidates during early voting. Incumbent and Republican Ted Poe faces Democratic challenger Pat Bryan. District challenges, working across the aisle and remaining accountable to the district are among the issues candidates discussed in a Q&A in our October issue. You can read the candidates’ responses here. If you still need to cast your ballot, Election Day polling locations are open until 7 p.m. today. For a list of polling locations, visit our Vote 2016 election guide or the Harris County elections website.