Historical Shifts in Tarrant County: Understanding Texas SD-9's Evolution Texas Senate District 9, encompassing parts of Fort Worth, has been Republican-leaning since the 1990s, reflecting suburban demographics and economic focuses like energy and education. The January 2026 special election marked a rare flip, with a 31-point swing from 2024 presidential margins. Such changes often stem from evolving voter bases, campaign strategies, or broader national moods, highlighting democracy's fluid nat