Tarrant County is a major battleground in Texas’ midterm elections, with both parties investing heavily as its recent voting patterns show a competitive shift. Campaigning by James Talarico and Ted Cruz, along with a dispute over fewer polling places, underscores the county’s importance.
ALSO MENTIONED Alisa Simmons, Democrat seeking to preside over the county commissioners court; Allison Campolo, Chairwoman of the Tarrant County Democratic Party; Glen Whitley, Former county judge who introduced Talarico at an event and endorsed him; Greg Abbott, Governor mentioned in connection with an earlier election; Jim Ross, Mayor who appeared at a Talarico event; Leigh Wambsganss, Republican defeated by Rehmet in the special election; Paxton, Republican in the Senate race with Talarico; his campaign and allies aired ads in the region; Ramon Romero, State representative who described Latino voters’ concerns; Taylor Rehmet, Democrat who won a state Senate special election; Tim Davis, Chairman of the Tarrant County Republican Party; Tim O'Hare, County judge seeking a second term and the beneficiary of Cruz’s rally
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Democrat who narrowly carried Tarrant County in the 2020 presidential election
ALSO MENTIONED Alisa Simmons, Democrat seeking to preside over the county commissioners court; Allison Campolo, Chairwoman of the Tarrant County Democratic Party; Glen Whitley, Former county judge who introduced Talarico at an event and endorsed him; Greg Abbott, Governor mentioned in connection with an earlier election; Jim Ross, Mayor who appeared at a Talarico event; Leigh Wambsganss, Republican defeated by Rehmet in the special election; Paxton, Republican in the Senate race with Talarico; his campaign and allies aired ads in the region; Ramon Romero, State representative who described Latino voters’ concerns; Taylor Rehmet, Democrat who won a state Senate special election; Tim Davis, Chairman of the Tarrant County Republican Party; Tim O'Hare, County judge seeking a second term and the beneficiary of Cruz’s rally
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