Democrat Flips Long-Held Republican Texas Senate Seat Despite Massive Spending Disparity

Austin, Sunday, 1 February 2026.
Democrat Taylor Rehmet defied historical trends by capturing 57% of the vote in a Texas district that Donald Trump carried by 17 points in 2024. This decisive victory, achieved despite a reported 10-to-1 spending disadvantage, flips a seat held by Republicans since 1991 and signals shifting sentiment in traditionally conservative strongholds.