At a gathering of the True Texas Project in Euless on Monday night, Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare sounded a warning to local conservatives about the risk of the county turning blue in the November midterm elections. O’Hare, who is seeking a second term, told the roughly 100 attendees that electing Democrats would likely bring higher taxes and more crime, even likening a Democratic takeover to a communist invasion.

Local stakes and recent trends

O’Hare emphasized that Tarrant County has long been a Republican stronghold, but recent elections have shown signs of change. Voters narrowly backed statewide Democratic candidates in recent cycles, and Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a special election for the Texas Senate seat in January, fueling hopes among some that the county could join Dallas as a Democratic‑controlled jurisdiction.

“We are sounding the alarm. Don’t let it happen. We can control what happens,” O’Hare said. “If we all work, we will win. If we don’t, we’re probably going to lose.”

Record of fiscal responsibility and public safety

During his remarks, O’Hare highlighted his record of supporting cuts to the county tax rate, funding for law‑enforcement, and commemorating America’s 250th anniversary. He contrasted this with his Democratic opponent, Commissioner Alisa Simmons, accusing her of not understanding the county budget or the no‑new‑revenue tax rate.

O’Hare also criticized local media, calling reporters “Democrat propaganda machines” and alleging that they portray Republicans unfairly. Simmons’ spokesperson did not return a request for comment.

Grassroots mobilization

The True Texas Project, partnered with the local GOP, is organizing phone‑banking and text‑banking events to boost Republican turnout. CEO Julie McCarty told attendees that the group must intensify its efforts for the general election, noting, “We work our butts off for the primary, and then we rest on the general. We can’t do that this year.”

O’Hare urged volunteers to “give everything you have” to rally voters and keep Tarrant County red. He promised that if the county remains Republican, he will host “the biggest Christmas party in the history of the world” for True Texas Project supporters.

Opposition and protest

The meeting was briefly disrupted by two protestors objecting to O’Hare’s earlier support for reducing polling sites. Attendees quickly removed the demonstrators as O’Hare instructed them to “pay them no attention.”

District Attorney Phil Sorrells and County Commissioner Manny Ramirez, both also on the November ballot, were scheduled to speak alongside O’Hare but did not attend.

What’s next

With more than 70 partisan races on the ballot at the county, state and federal levels, O’Hare’s call to action underscores the high‑stakes nature of the upcoming midterms for Tarrant County residents. The judge’s message blends a focus on fiscal prudence, public safety, and a strong conservative identity, aiming to mobilize the county’s grassroots base before voters head to the polls.

Original reporting: Fort Worth Report — read the source article.