Texas Democrat flips Republican district won by Trump: Taylor Rehmet wins Texas state Senate race in seat Trump carried by 17 points

Feb 2, 2026

United States Politics

Texas Democrat Taylor Rehmet flips Republican seat in Texas state Senate race, defeating incumbent Greg Veiner. The district was won by Trump in 2016 with a 17-

Texas Democrat Flips Republican District Won by Trump

A surprising victory for Taylor Rehmet in Texas' state Senate District 11 has sent shockwaves through political circles. Previously carried by Donald Trump with a 17-point margin in the 2016 presidential election, the district has now swung in favor of the Democrat.

Defeating incumbent Greg Veiner, who had held the seat since 2015, Rehmet's win indicates a growing momentum for Democratic candidates in traditionally conservative areas. This outcome could signal broader political shifts ahead.

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