Sylvester Turner served as Texas’s 18th district rep for a brief stint in 2025 before passing away in March.
On February 1, 2026, Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a Texas State Senate special election in a traditionally Republican Fort Worth district by over 14 points, overturning a 17-point Trump margin from 2024. The victory signals shifting Hispanic voter support and growing Democratic momentum ahead of the November midterms. Rehmet must defend the seat in November, while Republicans face challenges in Texas primaries.
Congressman Tom Kean has not voted since March 5 due to unspecified health issues. His prolonged absence raises concerns as he faces a competitive reelection and the House's narrow majority. Kean's team states he will return soon, but details remain undisclosed. The story is current as of April 28, 2026.