Crystal De Leon Sarmiento
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Crystal De Leon Sarmiento
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary
Race
U.S. Representative 9
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Candidate did not provide
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Manvel Mayor Pro Tem, 2023-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Congress 09, 2026-
ENDORSEMENTS
OTHER (1)
Manvel Police Association
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (15)
Manvel Police Association
2025-
Doug Stronger
Global Evangelical Faith Leader
2025-
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Ronny Jackson (2024)
Trump National Committee JFC, INC. (2024)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate forum. The Liberty Vindicator. 11 Feb 2026. 1:25:28 min.
Candidate forum Central Baptist Church Deer Park 19 Dec 2025.
Candidate interview. Radio Dabang YouTube. 18 Nov 2025. 1:07:30 minutes.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
As a strong conservative Christian and a teen mom this is a strong and personal issue for me.
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Strongly Agree
LIFE - begins at conception - PERIOD!
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Again - a personal story for me. After 1 horrific miscarriage and then a second ectopic pregnancy that was outside of the womb and in my abdomen at 8 weeks pregnant I pleaded and cried and begged for the worlds best obstetricians only to be told it’s my baby’s life or both of ours if I didn’t agree to allow them to surgically remove my living baby. One of the worst situations and decisions I had to make because I had to be alive for the two daughters waiting for a mom to come home.
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
Freedom means the government cannot force people to violate their conscience. Businesses are run by people, and no American should be compelled by the state to act against their deeply held values. That’s not tolerance… that’s coercion.
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.
Strongly Disagree
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
Waste, fraud, and abuse STEAL from taxpayers and weaken trust in government. We need real-time oversight with up to date softwares and systems , accountability for results, and strong enforcement. Prevent fraud before it happens, demand performance, and protect every hardworking American’s dollar. Stop subsidizing other governments that compromise Americas best interest!
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Freedom means the government cannot force people to violate their conscience. Businesses are run by people, and no American should be compelled by the state to act against their deeply held values. That’s not tolerance… that’s coercion.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The Constitution protects the church from government - not government from faith. We need more church in the state and zero state in the church.
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.
Medicare and Medicaid should remain as safety nets only but we should focus heavily on affordability, competition and not expanding government-run healthcare.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
The government has no business operating as a surveillance organization into the private health matters of citizens!
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.
The United States should help only intervene when it clearly advances America’s national interest, strengthens global stability, and reflects our values and not out of guilt, pressure, or endless obligation.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Our relationship with Israel matters because it strengthens America’s security and reflects our values. Militarily, Israel is a vital ally that shares intelligence, defends itself, and deters global threats. For Christians, Israel also carries deep biblical significance and moral importance. Supporting Israel is not about “imposing” faith it’s about standing for security, truth, and the right of a sovereign nation to defend itself.
Islamic terrorism is a threat to the United States' national security.
Strongly Agree
IMMIGRATION
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
I have STRONG beliefs on this matter as the daughter of an immigrant father who built the American Dream from the ground up. America is a nation of opportunity but also a nation of laws. We should welcome people who come here legally, who want to work, who choose to assimilate, and who desire to become fully woven into the fabric of American life. That means learning our language, respecting our laws, honoring our culture, and contributing to our communities.
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
The only sanctuary our cities should provide is safety for taxpayers and law-abiding citizens. Sanctuary policies that protect illegal criminals undermine public safety, encourage lawlessness, and divert limited resources away from the families who follow the law and fund our communities.
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
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Agree
I unequivocally oppose sex transition procedures for minors!
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 Holy Spirit filled born again Christian. My foundational beliefs are firmly rooted in my faith and relationship with my savior Christ Jesus. It’s Christ in my heart that leads to me serve people and have been for over 20 years. These same principals are a non negotiable when operating in any decision making role.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
You must be a citizen of the United Stated and be able to prove your identity with a photo ID.
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
This must be settled once for all - no one fights harder for girls being protected than a momma bear of 4 daughters!! As a fierce mother I vow to fight to continue to protect our young ladies from sick men and keep them out of our bathrooms, and sports!
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
A growing grid demands reliable, dispatch-able power. Natural gas and nuclear energy are the backbone of grid stability. Renewables can supplement but they cannot replace energy that works 24/7.
ABOUT YOU
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
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
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?
We must fiercely protect the 2nd amendment while protecting our children. Keep firearms out of the hands of people who have proven they pose a danger as well as convicted violent felons.
