Democrat flips reliably red Texas district in victory that stuns Republican party
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Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a special election for a Texas state senate seat on Saturday, flipping a reliably Republican district in the Fort Worth area. Rehmet, a labor union leader and veteran, defeated Republican Leigh Wambsganss by a significant margin. The seat became open after the Republican incumbent resigned, and Republicans have held it for decades. Despite Trump's endorsement of Wambsganss, Rehmet gained support from national organizations and focused on lowering costs, supporting public education, and protecting jobs. Democrats are encouraged by their overperformance in elections since Trump's return to the White House, viewing this victory as further evidence of voter rejection of GOP candidates and policies. Rehmet will serve until January and must win the November general election to continue in the role.
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