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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

DALLAS — Democrat Taylor Rehmet may never get the chance to cast a vote from his new seat in the Texas state Senate.

Republicans trade blame after Democrat’s shock Tarrant County state Senate victory

Former GOP candidate John Huffman faulted Leigh Wambsganss for failing to unite the party as Taylor Rehmet won by double digits. She dismissed his

Is a Democrat's Tarrant County flip a midterm election bellwether?

Here's what Saturday's results in a runoff election for Senate District 9 could mean for Tarrant County and beyond.