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Democrat Taylor Rehmet defeats Republican Leigh Wambsganss for Texas Senate District 9

Democrat Taylor Rehmet, the incumbent, defeated Republican Leigh Wambsganss on November 3, 2026, in a race for Texas Senate District 9. This was a rematch of an earlier special election runoff.

Where
Tarrant County, Texas (Texas Senate District 9)
When
November 3, 2026
Sources
Reported by 3 outlets

Counties: Tarrant

Taxes and money

None stated in sources.

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Who's involved

  • Taylor RehmetIncumbent Democratic state senator, candidate for Texas Senate District 9
  • Leigh WambsganssRepublican candidate for Texas Senate District 9
  • Kelly HannockFormer Republican state senator who held the seat and left to serve as interim comptroller
  • Don HuffinesFormer state senator who defeated Hannock in primary and is now acting comptroller

The facts

  • Democrat Taylor Rehmet defeated Republican Leigh Wambsganss for Texas Senate District 9.3
  • This race was a rematch of a special election runoff earlier in 2026.3
  • The district includes most of Tarrant County and was historically conservative.3
  • The seat was previously held by Republican Kelly Hannock, who left to serve as interim comptroller.3
  • Hannock stepped down from comptroller position after losing a primary to Don Huffines.3
  • The district voted for President Donald Trump by 17 points in 2024.3

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • Republicans Rehmet's victory was a wake-up call for their party.3

How they headlined it

The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.

  • Taylor Rehmet and Leigh Wambsganss vie for Tarrant County Senate seat

    Dallas News

  • Tarrant County state legislature roundup: Rehmet leads in Senate District 9

    Fort Worth Star-Telegram

  • Rehmet defeats Wambsganss to represent Texas Senate District 9

    Spectrum News

Sources

Outlets: 3 not rated Who's covering Texas →

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  1. Taylor Rehmet and Leigh Wambsganss vie for Tarrant County Senate seat Dallas News Not rated, November 3, 2026
  2. Tarrant County state legislature roundup: Rehmet leads in Senate District 9 Fort Worth Star-Telegram Not rated, November 3, 2026
  3. Rehmet defeats Wambsganss to represent Texas Senate District 9 Spectrum News Not rated, November 4, 2026

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