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muriel_volestrangler

(105,786 posts) Sun Feb 1, 2026, 09:22 AM Yesterday

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 Yesterday OP

Congratulations Taylor Rehmet and Texas Democrats! FakeNoose Yesterday #1

Why would the GQP be stunned?................ Lovie777 Yesterday #2

because they are morons who live in their own bubble... but this should be a big wake up call for them LymphocyteLover 23 hrs ago #13

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

is this the article (from the atlantic) you're talking about? here's an archive link orleans 18 hrs ago #19

Yes thats it!!! The hard-core is the 30% you can write off. Callie1979 15 hrs ago #22

i was noticing that too. nt orleans 8 hrs ago #23

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

Great!! LtTx Yesterday #5

fearless leader... myohmy2 Yesterday #6

Yup...pimping for her the last few days. Everything Trump touches DIES........ Bengus81 18 hrs ago #21

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

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

+1 dalton99a 22 hrs ago #15

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

The Trump and Maga Republicans will do everything they can to interfere and even prevent fair Fil1957 23 hrs ago #10

50 State Strategy vs. The DNC and other Beltway Dems Tetrachloride 23 hrs ago #11

Importantly, did the republican campaign heavily on the president's name? JohnnyRingo 23 hrs ago #12

Kicked and recommended Uncle Joe 23 hrs ago #14

"This win goes to everyday working people," Rehmet told supporters. turbinetree 22 hrs ago #16

"Let the sun shine, let the sun shine, the sun shines in" Buddyzbuddy 19 hrs ago #17

I have been active in Texas politics for a long time and I am still hoping that Texas will turn blue LetMyPeopleVote 19 hrs ago #18

I hope it's a sign of things to come! calimary 18 hrs ago #20