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What a Democratic upset that sent ‘shockwaves’ through the Texas GOP could mean for November

Democrat Taylor Rehmet flipped a Texas Senate seat in deep-red Tarrant County over the weekend. Now, the surprising win is raising alarms for Republicans in Texas — and beyond — ahead of November's midterm elections.

After His Democratic Victory in Texas, a New Working-Class Star Rises

Taylor Rehmet, a machinist and union leader, pulled off a stunning State Senate win in Fort Worth and its suburbs. He is among several political outsiders seeking office.

Democratic victory in deep-red Texas district casts a pall over GOP plans to keep the House

Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a Texas state Senate district by 14 points after Trump carried it by 17 points in 2024. The state is a key battleground in the midterms.

Texas House Republican blames special election stunner on winter storm

Rep. Pete Sessions (R-Texas) is blaming his party’s loss in Saturday’s special election for a Texas state Senate seat on a winter storm in the Lone Star State. Democratic candidate Taylor