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Tarrant County Votes in Key Senate Runoff Amid Winter Storm

1/31/2026

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Voters in Tarrant County, Texas, are voting today in a U.S. Senate runoff between Democrat Taylor Rehmet, a union leader, and Republican Leigh Wambsganss, a conservative activist.
Early voting drew nearly 44,000 participants despite severe winter weather.
Rehmet's November showing exceeded 47% of the vote, raising concerns for Republicans about midterm prospects.
The winner will serve until November, when a full-term election occurs.

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Story summary

Voters in Tarrant County, Texas, are voting today in a U.S. Senate runoff between Democrat Taylor Rehmet, a union leader, and Republican Leigh Wambsganss, a conservative activist.
Early voting drew nearly 44,000 participants despite severe winter weather.
Rehmet's November showing exceeded 47% of the vote, raising concerns for Republicans about midterm prospects.
The winner will serve until November, when a full-term election occurs.