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Political Earth Quake in Texas
Episode 202602018

Political Earth Quake in Texas

A major Democratic upset took place in a Texas State Senate election runoff.

The Weekend · Eugene Daniels, RADLEY BALKO, Joyce Vance, Ken Martin, Norm Eisen, Jonathan Capehart, JASON JOHNSON, ANDREA FLORES, Jackie Alemany

February 1, 202641m 5s

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Show Notes

Febuary, 1 2026, 8AM; In a Texas state senate race, Democrat Taylor Rehmet was declared the winner over Republican Leigh Wambsganss by double digits in the state's deep-red 9th district that President Trump won by 17 points in 2024. Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin joins The Weekend to discuss the latest victory for Democrats and what it means for the party.

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