Fort Worth Democrat Flips GOP Texas Senate Seat
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Fort Worth, Texas — Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a special election Saturday, flipping a reliably Republican Texas Senate district that President Donald Trump carried by 17 points in 2024. Rehmet, a veteran and labor union leader, defeated Republican Leigh Wambsganss by 14 percentage points after county officials tallied almost all ballots. Unofficial early and mail-in returns gave Rehmet 56% of the vote. The victory allows Rehmet to serve until early January and requires him to win the November general election to retain the seat. Democrats cited the result as evidence of voter mobilization. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Republicans held the district since 1991.
- 2. 2024: President Trump carried the district by about 17 percentage points.
- 3. November 2025: Rehmet closed within roughly 3 percentage points in the general election.
- 4. Jan. 31, 2026: Early and mail-in returns gave Rehmet approximately 56% of the vote.
- 5. Post-election: Rehmet will serve until early January and must run in November for a full term.
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