US EditionTexas House Republican Blames Special Election Stunner on Winter Storm
Taylor Rehmet, backed by the DNC and veterans group VoteVets, won by over 14 points in a district Trump carried by 17 points in 2024, highlighting shifting voter dynamics.
- In a Fort Worth-area special election, a Democratic candidate flipped a reliably Republican district, winning a partial term until early January.
- Amid low-turnout special-election conditions, the seat opened after four-term GOP incumbent Kelly Hancock resigned, with officials warning of uneven participation. Gov. Dan Patrick called it a 'wake-up call.'
- Backed by VoteVets and the DNC, Rehmet, an Air Force veteran and labor leader, campaigned on supporting costs and jobs, saying `This win goes to everyday working people`.
- Because the Legislature won't reconvene until 2027, Texas Republican leaders called the result a wake-up call and vowed to reclaim the seat in November, despite Trump's earlier praise.
- The flip signals voters under the second Trump administration are motivated to reject GOP candidates, as Democrats said Saturday's results add to Democratic overperformance since 2025, amid Trump’s approval at around 40%.
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