Senate, Texas State Capitol and DemocratTaylor Rehmet won
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Taylor Rehmet, a Democrat and Air Force veteran, won a major election in a deep-red Texas Senate district. His victory marks another strong Democratic show in special elections across the US this year.
Democrat Taylor Rehmet scores major upset in Texas special election, flipping longtime Republican stronghold by more than 14 points in Fort Worth-area district.
Rehmet will represent parts of northern Tarrant County. The district was previously represented by Republican Kelly Hancock and elected Donald Trump in 2024.
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