Texas stunner: Democrat Taylor Rehmet flips Republican state Senate district Trump won by 17 points
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Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a special election in a Texas state Senate district that Donald Trump won by 17 points in 2024. The victory in the Fort Worth-area district is a significant upset in a reliably Republican area. Trump, who had endorsed the Republican candidate Leigh Wambsganns, downplayed his involvement in the race after Rehmet's win. The victory is part of a trend of Democratic overperformance in special elections across the country, including wins in Pennsylvania and strong showings in November elections. Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick called the result "a wake-up call" for Texas Republicans, who control every statewide office. Rehmet, a labor union leader and veteran, attributed her win to everyday working people.
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