Tatum Keeps TX-09 Closer Than Double Digits

Shelly Tatum will prevent the Republican from winning TX-09 by a 12% to 15% margin on November 3, 2026. Rocky Thigpen won the Republican primary and will face Tatum, the Democratic nominee, in the open seat created when Trent Ashby chose to run for Texas Senate instead of seeking re-election. The o…