In Political Upset, Democrat Taylor Rehmet Defeats Republican Leigh Wambsganss in North Texas State Senate Race

Dem Trounces Trump-Backed R in Trump Country Senate Runoff

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Who is Taylor Rehmet? Democrat defeats Trump-endorsed Republican Leigh Wambsganss in Texas state Senate runoff

Taylor Rehmet won a Texas state Senate runoff against Trump-backed Leigh Wambsganss by over 11 points. This victory in a conservative district near Dallas reportedly suggests potential shifts in voter sentiment ahead of the midterm elections, as Rehmet prepares for a rematch in November.

Democrat Taylor Rehmet shocks in upset win for conservative Tarrant County Senate seat

Taylor Rehmat and Leigh Wambsganss face off in a runoff election for a Tarrant County Senate seat.

In political upset, Democrat Taylor Rehmet defeats Republican Leigh Wambsganss in North Texas state Senate race

Democrats call the upset a warning sign for the GOP, saying Rehmet's victory shows voters are rejecting Republican policies even in longtime strongholds.

State Senate District 9 election results: Democrat Taylor Rehmet leading over Republican Leigh Wambsganss

Whoever is elected will fill the northern Tarrant County seat, previously held by Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock.

FINAL: Democrat Rehmet posts rare win in runoff for State Senate District 9

Rehmet will replace Kelly Hancock through the end of 2026.