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Texas Senate Flip: Rehmet Wins with Strong Latino Support

2/7/2026

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Taylor Rehmet (D-Texas) won a special election for Texas Senate District 9, flipping the seat from Republican.
He secured 57% of the vote, with Latino voters supporting him by about 79%.
Rehmet campaigned on affordable housing and healthcare and distanced himself from national outrage.
Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy acknowledged the win as a potential warning for Republicans.
Both candidates will face off again in November for the full term.

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Story summary

Taylor Rehmet (D-Texas) won a special election for Texas Senate District 9, flipping the seat from Republican.
He secured 57% of the vote, with Latino voters supporting him by about 79%.
Rehmet campaigned on affordable housing and healthcare and distanced himself from national outrage.
Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy acknowledged the win as a potential warning for Republicans.
Both candidates will face off again in November for the full term.