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Here's what Saturday's results in a runoff election for Senate District 9 could mean for Tarrant County and beyond.
Democrats call the upset a warning sign for the GOP, saying Rehmet's victory shows voters are rejecting Republican policies even in longtime strongholds.
Democratic Texas Senate candidate Taylor Rehmet defeated Trump-endorsed Republican Leigh Wambsganss in a Saturday special election for a seat the
Democrat Taylor Rehmet scores major upset in Texas special election, flipping longtime Republican stronghold by more than 14 points in Fort Worth-area district.
Wambsganss’ embrace of the MAGA movement was key in winning the support of Helena Pellicie from Keller. The Republican candidate has the endorsement of President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly called on voters to elect Wambsganss.