Darrell Day
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Darrell Day
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary
Race
U.S. Representative 32
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, ILL, BA, 1974-1978
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Dallas County GOP, Member, 2000-2025
Richardson Republican Women, Member, 2001-2025
Park Cities Republican Women, Member, 2001-2025
Texas Eagle Forum, Member, 2001-2025
Red Texas Forum, Member, 2001-2025
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
City Councilman, Arlington, TX, 1996-1998
GOP Precinct Chair, 2003-2013
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Arlington City Council, 1996-1998
Precinct Chair, 2003-2013
U.S. Representative, District 32, 2022-2024
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (28)
Stephen Stanley
Former Garland City Councilman and current Texas HD 113 Candidate
2024-2025
Randall Dunning
Former Garland City Councilman and SREC Member
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (14)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2025)
Republican Womens Organizations (2025)
A Better Dallas (2023)
Barry Wernick (2023)
Antonio Swad (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Don Huffines (2024)
Ryan Binkley (2024)
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025.
Candidate Pledges to Supports Term Limits on Congress. U.S. Term Limits. 13 Nov 2023.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Yes - every human life is sacred and worthy of protection, from conception to natural death. I will fight to defend the unborn, support pro-life legislation, and promote policies that empower mothers and strengthen families.
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
I believe in elective abortions in the cases of rape, incest, and when the life of the mother is threatened.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Strongly Agree
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
People who can afford to pay more taxes should do so in order to provide relief for working families.
Disagree
I support relief for our hardworking American families, but it should not come from taxing job creators. We should decrease taxes on working families and incentivize starting small businesses.
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
The national debt has gotten out of control, and Congress must take action to lower federal spending and our national debt. In addition to spending cuts, I also support "zero-based budgeting", where each federal agency would start with a budget of $0 each year and have to come before Congress to justify each taxpayer dollar they would receive.
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
1. Congress enacting zero-based budgeting in their annual appropriations process 2. DOGEing our federal government to reduce waste in federal agencies 3. Regular audits on federal agencies to ensure taxpayer dollars are being spent efficiently.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
The 1st Amendment gives all Americans freedom of religion, and this freedom extends beyond their place of worship. We must vigorously protect Americans' religious freedom in all facets of public life, including for business owners.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
This is a common misconception, because the words "separation of church and state" do not appear in the U.S. Constitution. This concept is unfairly used by atheists to intimidate churches into staying out of politics. But, the Constitution is clear in that the state should not ESTABLISH a church. Here are the words: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion."
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. The U.S. Constitution does NOT provide for free health insurance from the government.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Neutral
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
C. The United States has become too involved in other nations' policies, and should focus on protecting our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. With a $33 trillion national debt, our nation can no longer afford to be the "world's policeman". I am an America First conservative, and support President Trump's peacekeeping efforts and promises to end "forever wars".
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
The CCP is a major threat to American national security that we must take seriously. I support legislation to combat CCP influence, including limiting their ability to buy American land.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
The U.S. relationship with Israel - one of the few democracies in the Middle East - is important culturally, spiritually, and tactically. Israel is a key partner in advancing U.S. national security interests by helping prevent regional instability that could directly threaten American lives. That said, the United States should not become militarily involved in Middle East conflicts.
Islamic terrorism is a threat to the United States' national security.
Agree
Yes, Islamic terrorism is a problem our leaders must take seriously. I also support Governor Abbott's designation of the Muslim Brotherhood and Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as "foreign terrorist organizations" and "transnational criminal organizations" under Texas state law.
IMMIGRATION
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Our immigration system is broken, and we need to reform immigration rules to make sure Americans are safe and secure. The number of immigrants should be sharply curtailed, and only highly skilled people with strong English-speaking skills should be allowed into the country. I support cutting H-1B visas in half to prioritize American workers, and ending catch and release.
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
I support eliminating federal aid to non-cooperating sanctuary cities.
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
I can't find evidence that the U.S. Department of Education is helping to educate the nation's children. Parents - not unions, bureaucrats, or woke school boards - should control their children's education. We should enact universal school vouchers that empower parent choice, defund schools that teach Critical Race Theory, and reward good teachers with annual merit bonuses.
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Agree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I’m a born-again Christian who has accepted Jesus as my Savior, and I begin almost every day in prayer. The teachings of the Bible guide my life.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Photo identification is the bedrock of secure and fair elections, and should be required nationwide. I also support annual voter roll cleanups via DMV cross checks and limiting mail in voting to military personnel and the elderly.
EQUALITY
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Domestic oil and gas—our most reliable and cost-effective form of energy - should power electricity going forward. We need to cut drilling permit red tape, approve all LNG natural gas terminals, and initiate federal incentives for nuclear reactors.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
N/A
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
N/A
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
I am the MAGA candidate in the race, and am committed to supporting President Trump's America First agenda. My main priorities are balancing our budget, supporting our brave ICE agents, and keeping boys out of girls sports.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The 2nd Amendment grants the American people the right to bear arms, a foundational right in our Constitution. The last four words of the 2nd Amendment are very clear: “… shall not be infringed.”
