ICYMI: A Democrat Just Flipped a Deep-Red Texas Seat

Hi friend,

In case you missed it — Texas voters just pulled off something huge.

Democrat Taylor Rehmet flipped a Texas state Senate district that Donald Trump won by 17 points, defeating a MAGA-backed Republican and proving that no seat is truly out of reach when candidates lead with working-class values and real community organizing.

Rehmet is a labor union leader and Air Force veteran who ran on lowering costs, protecting public education, and standing up for everyday Texans — not corporate interests or political extremism. His win sends a powerful message: voters are hungry for leaders who fight for jobs, dignity, and opportunity, even in places Republicans assumed were locked down.

This victory isn’t happening in isolation. Across the country, Democrats are overperforming in special elections, showing that Trump’s agenda is losing its grip — and that people-first leadership can win anywhere when we organize and show up.

👉 Add your name to applaud Taylor Rehmet for flipping the script in Texas, standing with working people, and reminding the country that progress is possible everywhere.

Thank you for standing with us!

In solidarity,

Emily from The Smile

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