Texas Democrats Target Tarrant County in Bid to Shift Political Landscape

The race for Tarrant County Sheriff could be pivotal in Democrats' efforts to turn Texas blue after decades of Republican dominance.

Tarrant County, home to Fort Worth, is the last major urban county in Texas still held by Republicans.
Democrats view the sheriff's race as a key opportunity to signal a broader shift in the state's political alignment.
Incumbent Republican Sheriff Bill Waybourn faces criticism over numerous deaths in county jails during his tenure.
Democratic challenger Patrick Moses aims to replicate past successes in other counties that flipped blue after similar races.
The outcome could influence statewide strategies as Democrats aim to gain a majority in the Texas House by 2030.