Darryl Gibbs
Republican | Colorado
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Darryl Gibbs
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Senate, Dist. 27
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Airmen Leadership School, Wichita Falls, 2014-
Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Wichita Falls, 2022-
WORK & MILITARY
US Airforce / USAF Reserves, TSgt, 1985-2025
AFFILIATIONS
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Senate District 27, 2026-
HD 40, 2024-
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OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I oppose taxpayers' funding for abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Only when the mother's life is in direct medical danger
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Go to MOMs.gov, it was launched on mothers day.
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Strongly Agree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Strongly Agree
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Minium wage should be determined by the free market, NOT government mandates. Making artificial wages hurts small businesses, reduces employment opportunities, and, unfortunately, this will drive up the cost to consumers, creating finacial hardships.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
1. Zero-based budgeting 2. Audits to eliminate redundant agencies and programs. 3. End taxpayer funding for non-essential programs
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The government should neither establish nor restrict religion. Citizens have the right to practice their faith freely without the interference of the state, and the state should remain neutral. The protection of religious liberty without having to favor any denomination.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Business owners have the right to operate their business according to their conscience and religious beliefs. The goverment should not compel anyone to violate their convictions which they hold deeply within themselves.
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
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
The government should not have the right to maintain databases that will track citizens' medical conditions. This is a violation of privacy and government survelliance. Healthcare decisions should be made between the individual, their providers, and their family. NOT the state.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
The CCP poses a serious threat to American Security and prosperity through the CCP military build-up, cyber warfare, and intellectual property theft, including economic coercion. As a veteran, I understand that we need a strong defensive posture and have a strategic approach to protect the United States and our allies.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Absolutely, the U.S. - Israel relationship is very critical. Israel is the strongest democratic ally in the Middle East. They share our values and they are also under constant threats. As a veteran, I understand the importance of standing strong with our allies who defend themselves and share our commitment to freedom.
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
Sanctuary cities undermine our laws and create public safety risks. As a former police officer and as a concerned citizen, I have seen firsthand how refusing to cooperate with immigration enforcement undermines community safety. We need secure borders, lawful support- not obstruction of state or federal law enforcement.
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.
Strongly Agree
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Agree
Pushing children towards gender transition, whether through social or medical means, is harmful and constitutes abuse. Parents and doctors have a responsiblity to protect childrens' well- being, not experiment with their identities during these important formative years. Children are in need of guidance and NOT ideology.
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
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in God and the importance of faith in guiding my values and decisions. I respect others' religious beliefs and their paths. We are all seeking truth and the connection to God in many different ways. My faith informs my commitment to family, service, and the ability to protect the freedoms that allow all Americans to practice their beliefs.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
You need a photo ID to drive, buy alcohol, open a bank account, and also to board a plane. Voting is one of America's most sacred rights and should be respected, and it deserves at least the same standard. Voter ID protects election integrity and ensures every legal vote counts.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
While we should address historical injustices, the government shouldn't distribute benefits solely on race. This creates new divisions and unfairness. We need to focus on policies that focus on opportunity and merit for all Americans, regardless of their background. This is the path to true 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
Biological differences between males and females are real and scientifically undeniable. Allowing biological males in women's and girls' sports destroys fairness and erases opportunities that women have fought for decades to earn. In private spaces like bathrooms, shelters, locker rooms, and prisons, women have a fundamental right to safety and privacy. Ideology should never override biology or just plain common sense.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Neutral
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Reliable energy comes from proven sources: coal, oil, and natural gas. These power our homes and businesses without the failures of solar and wind. We should not sacrifice energy security for a green ideology that drives up costs for working families
ABOUT YOU
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
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
no
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
no
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?
The goal should be public safety, accountability, and justice for victims. As a former police officer, I believe in swift consequences for criminal behavior and rehabilitation where appropriate. Ensuring law-abiding citizens are protected. Our current soft-on-crime policies have failed communities, and we need a system that respects victims and upholds the rule of law.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The Second Amendment is a civil right and has always been a civil right. You cannot selectively restrict civil rights in the name of public safety. That logic would justify restrictions on free speech and due process. Law-abiding citizens shouldn't be punished for the actions of criminals. Punish criminals and impose no new restrictions on rights.
