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DeSantis Warns: Rehmet's Win Signals GOP Midterm Trouble

2/2/2026

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Ron DeSantis, Florida governor, warned Rehmet's victory could affect the GOP's midterm prospects.
Taylor Rehmet (D-TX) won by 14 percentage points in a seat Republicans held for 45 years.
Democrats celebrated, and Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) emphasized momentum.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick called it a wake-up call and urged November mobilization.
Wambsganss attributed the loss to low turnout but remained optimistic for the general election.

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Ron DeSantis, Florida governor, warned Rehmet's victory could affect the GOP's midterm prospects.
Taylor Rehmet (D-TX) won by 14 percentage points in a seat Republicans held for 45 years.
Democrats celebrated, and Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) emphasized momentum.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick called it a wake-up call and urged November mobilization.
Wambsganss attributed the loss to low turnout but remained optimistic for the general election.