
Michael Daughenbaugh
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Michael Daughenbaugh
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Representative 94
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Defense Language Institute, Monterey, Diploma, 1994-1995
University of Houston, Houston, BA Spanish, 1997-2020
University of Houston, Houston, MBA Accounting, 2001-2004
WORK & MILITARY
US Army, Specialist, 1994-1997
AFFILIATIONS
Daughenbaugh Foundation, Board Chairman, 2019-2025
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Texas House District 94, 2025-2026
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
Depends on the use of the funds.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Rape or incest.
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Agree
Only under extreme circumstances.
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Neutral
Would need to see legislation.
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
As a job creator I see first hand how inflation affects the minimum wage and the real value of wages. I believe a minimum wage is required and should bet set by metrics which correlate to the economy as a whole, or by specific industry codes.
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.
As an auditor, I specialize in fraud and waste. First, there must be tighter controls in place for approval and use of taxpayer funds. Second, there must be more effort in investigations and compliance of recipients. Third, more transparency, through disclosures, regarding private industry in government spending decisions and the basis for awards.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
It means that one does not meddle in the affairs of another.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
This is not capitalism. Right to refuse is a cornerstone of free enterprise and free markets.
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.
B
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Disagree
This is a platform for discriminating coverage and treatment.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
I worked with military intelligence I have seen the threats.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes. They are the most reliable ally in the Middle East and their freedoms and beliefs more closely align with western ideals. They also have the best intelligence apparatus in the world, next to the USA.
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
Either change the law or enforce it.
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Agree
Most Americans agree. Latest poll shows 60% of Americans want to return to the states.
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Neutral
I would need to learn more about it to make an informed decision.
VALUES
Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.
Agree
If parents are responsible they should be in control. Management 101.
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
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.
Neutral
A marriage is not just religious it is also financial.
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Disagree
Gambling moves money upwards in society not downwards.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I was raised as a Christian and attended church my whole life. I am involved with events and assist the clergy are well as members. I maintain that religious beliefs are a staple of a healthy life and relationships.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
History has proven repeatedly that lack of proper identification leads to voter manipulation. Similar to immigration checkpoints at an airport, voters should submit biometric data, in order to approve a valid vote, and mail-in ballots should have the ability to submit fingerprints on a ballot, which can be scanned. A phone app would also assist in valid voter submissions and mail-in voting. These measures will also assist in faster voter reporting and recounts as well.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
This is systematic racism.
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
The anatomy of a biological male and female is fundamentally different, regardless of opinion.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Neutral
Air and water moves around the earth. You must get the entire world to change their habits. Urgent political action will have little affect globally.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear
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?
Conservative
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
Never
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
Never
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?
To identify and prosecute crimes against persons and society as determined by laws which govern the process.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
Children must be protected as well as all law-abiding members of the community. Protection is the number one job of any government.
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Agree
Sharia law, and the Koran upon which it is based, is repressive by nature and is a form of systemic sexism and intolerance.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Mental and criminal background checks.
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