Taylor Rehmet

Texas State Senator-Elect, District 9

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Office: Member of the State Senate of Texas

Born: July 17, 1992, Garland

Party: Democratic Party

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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2025-2026 special election wave

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As of May 2026: Won special election January 31, 2026; will serve through end of 2026

Republicans have held Texas Senate District 9 since 1991. On February 1, 2026, a 33-year-old aircraft mechanic and union leader flipped it by 14 points—in a district Trump carried by 17 points just 14 months earlier. Taylor Rehmet was outspent roughly 10-to-1, lacked Trump's endorsement (his opponent had it), and won anyway.

Updated May 26