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muriel_volestrangler

(105,871 posts) Sun Feb 1, 2026, 09:22 AM Feb 1

Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins a reliably Republican Texas state Senate seat, stunning GOP [View all]

Source: NPR/AP

Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a special election for the Texas state Senate on Saturday, flipping a reliably Republican district that President Donald Trump won by 17 points in 2024.

Rehmet, a labor union leader and veteran, easily defeated Republican Leigh Wambsganss, a conservative activist, in the Fort Worth-area district. With almost all votes counted, Rehmet had a comfortable lead of more than 14 percentage points.

"This win goes to everyday working people," Rehmet told supporters.

His victory added to Democrats' record of overperforming in special elections so far this cycle. Democrats said it was further evidence that voters under the second Trump administration are motivated to reject GOP candidates and their policies.

Read more: https://www.npr.org/2026/02/01/nx-s1-5695678/democrat-taylor-rehmet-wins-texas-state-senate-seat

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Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins a reliably Republican Texas state Senate seat, stunning GOP [View all] muriel_volestrangler Feb 1 OP

Congratulations Taylor Rehmet and Texas Democrats! FakeNoose Feb 1 #1

Why would the GQP be stunned?................ Lovie777 Feb 1 #2

because they are morons who live in their own bubble... but this should be a big wake up call for them LymphocyteLover Feb 1 #13

Pay attention, Party. THIS guy won a BIG win. Run guys like THIS Callie1979 Feb 1 #3

is this the article (from the atlantic) you're talking about? here's an archive link orleans Feb 1 #19

Yes thats it!!! The hard-core is the 30% you can write off. Callie1979 Feb 1 #22

i was noticing that too. nt orleans Feb 2 #23

I'm starting to experience something that feels like hope. catbyte Feb 1 #4

Great!! LtTx Feb 1 #5

fearless leader... myohmy2 Feb 1 #6

Yup...pimping for her the last few days. Everything Trump touches DIES........ Bengus81 Feb 1 #21

I hope the 6 on the USSC are beginning to feel the heat because we're not stopping at F45 and in2herbs Feb 1 #7

This victory was during a period of extreme weather. broiles Feb 1 #8

+1 dalton99a Feb 1 #15

Repugs, the voters are coming for you. Sneederbunk Feb 1 #9

The Trump and Maga Republicans will do everything they can to interfere and even prevent fair Fil1957 Feb 1 #10

50 State Strategy vs. The DNC and other Beltway Dems Tetrachloride Feb 1 #11

Importantly, did the republican campaign heavily on the president's name? JohnnyRingo Feb 1 #12

Kicked and recommended Uncle Joe Feb 1 #14

"This win goes to everyday working people," Rehmet told supporters. turbinetree Feb 1 #16

"Let the sun shine, let the sun shine, the sun shines in" Buddyzbuddy Feb 1 #17

I have been active in Texas politics for a long time and I am still hoping that Texas will turn blue LetMyPeopleVote Feb 1 #18

I hope it's a sign of things to come! calimary Feb 1 #20

MaddowBlog-As Dems flip a red district in Texas, Trump tries to distance himself from his own failure LetMyPeopleVote Feb 2 #24

Trump busted for denying part in GOP's Texas rout: 'He was most definitely involved' LetMyPeopleVote Feb 3 #25