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This November, three candidates—including two Republicans from Southlake and a Fort Worth Democrat—are running to represent Tarrant County in the Texas Senate. The seat became vacant this summer when former Sen. Kelly Hancock resigned from the Legislature to lead the state comptroller’s office.
The overview: Senate District 9 covers about half of Fort Worth and several suburban communities in northern Tarrant County, including Keller and Southlake. The district served a total population of 964,126 people at the time of the 2020 census, according to state data.
The candidates: According to the secretary of state’s office, the following candidates will appear on the ballot for Texas Senate District 9:
- John Huffman, a Republican and former Southlake mayor
- Taylor Rehmet, a Democrat and U.S. Air Force veteran
- Leigh Wambsganss, a Republican and political strategist
Whoever wins the special election will serve the remainder of Hancock’s term, which runs until January 2027. The seat is up for re-election in 2026.
At the polls: Early voting began Oct. 20 and runs through Oct. 31. Election Day is Nov. 4.
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