But he refused , and won the seat with 37 percent of the vote .
Fearful that the GOP split in this overwhelming GOP district could end up electing a Democrat , there was great pressure on Packard to end his bid .
But Packard refused , and won the seat with 37 percent of the vote .
Fearful that the GOP split in this overwhelming GOP district could end up electing a Democrat , there was great pressure on Packard to end his bid .