Shawn Fain has easily won a second term as president of the United Auto Workers.

Fain had more than 68% of the vote as of Friday evening, The Guardian reported. His closest rival, Rich Boyer, had just over 13%. Thirteen other candidates on Fain's slate, called United UAW, also won. Ballots went out by mail in late August, and counting began Oct. 6.

"The membership has spoken. UAW members are united and want us to keep fighting and building on what we've done," Fain said. He pointed to contract talks coming in 2027 at John Deere, Volvo and General Dynamics Land Systems. Contracts with the Big Three automakers expire on May 1, 2028.

The race was marked by accusations of corruption and election interference. In July, the Justice Department said it was investigating claims that Fain pressured Boyer, another union official, to give benefits to Fain's fiancée and sister, then retaliated when Boyer refused. Fain denied the claims. He called them an attempt to interfere in the election. He has also clashed with the union's court-appointed monitor.

Fain first won as a reform candidate in 2023. That fall he led a six-week strike against General Motors, Ford and Stellantis. President Joe Biden joined a picket line, a first for a sitting president.

The union is now trying to show its political strength in Michigan, a key battleground, the Associated Press reported. Canvassers are knocking on doors for Democrats in the Nov. 3 midterms. But members are split. Many backed President Donald Trump, and some retirees doubt their old co-workers will vote for Democrats.

What we know: Fain has claimed a second term as UAW president.
What we don't: when the official results will be certified.