Wambsganss, Texas and Democrats
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Donald Trump endorsed Republican Leigh Wambsganss in the SD-9 runoff. Here’s what he said after she lost to her Democratic opponent.
Democrat Taylor Rehmet defeated Republican Leigh Wambsganss in the Texas Senate District 9 special runoff election, according to unofficial Tarrant County results.
Donald Trump was dealt a staggering blow after his endorsed candidate for Texas state senate lost to a Democrat in the heart of MAGA country. First-time candidate Taylor Rehmet, 33, defeated his GOP opponent in a special election in a district Donald Trump carried by more than 17 points in 2024.
The surprise North Texas victory energized Democrats and drew national attention, even as Republicans moved to downplay its significance.
Analysis: Everything lined up right for a Democrat to win a Tarrant County special election. It may be much different in November. | Opinion
Voters should prepare themselves for déjà vu in November, when Republican Leigh Wambsganss and Democrat Taylor Rehmet will face off again.
Leigh Wambsganss, Chief Communications Officer for Patriot Mobile — the Christian conservative wireless provider in the Fort Worth suburb of Grapevine, Texas with its own PAC, Patriot Mobile Action (which Wambsganss heads) — is the Trump-endorsed ...