In what’s a serious political upset, Democrat Taylor Rehmet defeated Republican Leigh Wambsganss for the open Texas Senate District 9 seat in Tarrant County, the biggest Republican county within the nation, in accordance with full however unofficial returns.
With 100% of the vote in, Rehmet, a union president in Fort Value, captured 54,267 votes – about 57% – whereas Wambsganss, a longtime conservative activist, garnered 40,598 votes, or roughly 43%.
In a press release, DNC Chair Ken Martin stated, “It is clear as day that this disastrous Republican agenda is hurting working households in Texas and throughout the nation, which is why voters in crimson, blue, and purple districts are placing their religion in candidates like Taylor Rehmet. This victory is a warning signal to Republicans throughout the nation… Tonight’s outcomes show that no Republican seat is secure. From now till November, Democrats are holding our foot on the gasoline and organizing and competing in every single place, together with in Texas and the remainder of the Solar Belt.”
The particular runoff on this Republican‑majority district – which incorporates Fort Value and its surrounding suburbs – is being held after Sen. Kelly Hancock resigned final 12 months to turn into the appearing Texas comptroller. Each events have been energized, with the nationwide political setting serving to drive turnout.
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The race has drawn nationwide consideration since Rehmet gained 46% of the vote in November’s particular election, a 3‑manner contest involving two Republicans: Wambsganss and John Huffman, who completed third and didn’t advance. Since then, each Wambsganss and Rehmet have campaigned aggressively.
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