Tarrant County, Texas

Texas Senate District 9

2 candidates are tracked for Texas Senate District 9, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Leigh Wambsganss and Taylor Rehmet. Candidate information follows official Tarrant County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Leigh Wambsganss (Republican), Taylor Rehmet (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas Senate District 9; Taylor Rehmet is the sitting member, per the Texas Senate' official roster. Nominees were chosen at the March 3 primary (or a May 26 runoff) or advanced unopposed; the field is the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Taylor Rehmet, is on the ballot.

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Leigh Wambsganss

Republican

Top priorities

Lower property taxes and insurance premiums
Support small businesses and career training programs
Protect private property rights and expand housing accessibility

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Leigh Wambsganss is a chief compliance officer and former real estate broker who was the first in her family to earn a bachelor's degree, working three jobs to pay for college, according to her campaign website. She is the Republican nominee for Texas Senate District 9.

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Taylor Rehmet

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Worker protections and fair wages
Public education funding
Healthcare affordability and small business support

Per the Texas Senate official biography.

Biography

Taylor Rehmet is the Democratic incumbent for Texas Senate District 9. He is an aerospace machinist and union leader who serves as president of both his local and state chapters of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, according to his official Texas Senate biography. Rehmet, who grew up in Garland, Texas, and served in the U.S. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Texas Senate District 9 in 2026?

When is the Texas Senate District 9 election in Texas?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Texas are on the Texas election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Tarrant County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Tarrant County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Leigh Wambsganss, full profile Taylor Rehmet, full profile Official Texas election office