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Republicans Go FULL PANIC As Texas Special Election Spells Disaster For Midterms
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February 2, 2026
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5:36Now PlayingRepublicans speak out about their serious concerns ahead of the midterm elections after a crushing special election surprise in a deep-red Texas district, where the GOP candidate was easily beat despite Trump's endorsement. John Iadarola and Jayar Jackson break it down on The Damage Report. Leave a comment with your thoughts below!
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‘Earthquake of Biblical Proportions’ as Democrat Flips DeepRed Texas State Senate Seat
"Democrats scored a major upset on Saturday, as machinist union leader Taylor Rehmet easily defeated Republican opponent Leigh Wambsganss in a state senate special election held in a deep-red district that President Donald Trump carried by 17 percentage points in 2024.
With nearly all votes counted, Rehmet holds a 14-point lead in Texas’ Senate District 9, which covers a large portion of Tarrant County.
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In a speech before cheering supporters, Rehmet dedicated his victory “to everyday working people” whom he credited with putting his campaign over the top."
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