Wambsganss, Rehmet set for November rematch. Here are their plans for short term
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Texas Senate District 9 candidates Republican Leigh Wambsganss and Democrat Taylor Rehmet have been opponents for seven months — and it’ll stay that way until November.
They both announced their candidacy in June. But because they are vying for the remainder of Kelly Hancock’s term, Wambsganss and Rehmet still have 10 months to go until they are no longer ballot opponents.
Neither garnered 50% of the votes in the original face-off back in November 2025, but they knocked Republic John Huffman, former Southlake Mayor, out of the race.
Whoever wins the runoff election Saturday will hold the office until January 2027, when the November general election winner takes over. There’s no one else in the race, so many voters will have a sense of déjà vu at the ballot box.
Over the next few months, the Texas Legislature is not slated to be in session.
Until the 2027 session Rehmet said in a Star-Telegram candidate questionnaire he wants to see an interim study of the rapid expansion of data centers in Texas. Though he said he’s not against technology or progress, he wants to ensure accountability is taking place.
Rehmet said he would hold a listening tour to build relationships in the district, which covers most of Tarrant County, so that he has “ready-to-file legislation.”
In the interim, Wambsganss said she’d similarly prepare for the 2027 session in the same questionnaire. She would ready her office by hiring staff and touch base with constituents and stakeholders to have proposed legislation ready to file before the end of the year.
The top priorities for Wambsganss ahead of the 90th legislative session is ensuring the Texas infrastructure is ready to accommodate growth. She also said she would take steps to secure the border.
Follow along with the Star-Telegram to see who will be the incumbent in November.