Senator Taylor Rehmet

Taylor Rehmet, born July 17, 1992, is a Democratic state senator representing Texas Senate District 9, which includes parts of Fort Worth and surrounding suburbs in Tarrant County. An Air Force veteran, aerospace machinist, and union leader from Garland, he was elected in a special runoff election on January 31, 2026, flipping a Republican-held seat not represented by a Democrat since 1991. His upset victory over GOP activist Leigh Wambsganss by 14.4%—in a district Donald Trump won by 17 points in 2024—drew national attention, driven by strong support from Latino voters and backing from groups like VoteVets and the Texas Democratic Party. Rehmet focuses on workers' rights, public schools, affordable healthcare and housing, small business support, and protecting seniors.

Education and Political Experience

Rehmet grew up in a working-class family in Garland, with his father as an aircraft mechanic and his mother in a local salon; specific higher education details are not publicly detailed in available records. His political experience includes serving as Texas Senate Member for District 9 since 2026, completing the term of Kelly Hancock through December 2026. As union president, he advocates for practical, accountable government, collaborating with labor, educators, and businesses.