 Keller readily won the 2002 Congressional election against Democrat Eddie Diaz, winning with 65% of the vote.In 2004 Keller won his third term with 60% of the vote against Democratic challenger Stephen Murray.In the 2006 election, Ric Keller was elected to his fourth two-year term, defeating Democrat Charlie Stuart, Independent Wes Hoaglund, and three write-in candidates.