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Candidates › TX-32 race › 2025–2026
Dan Barrios
D Democratic nominee for U.S. House, TX-32
Has not served in Congress
- On the ballot
- On the general election ballotNov 3, 2026 · Texas US House 32
- Where to vote
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- Top priorities
- It’s Time to Focus on What Matters.
- Restoring Trust and Accountability in Government
- Education
- My Priorities in the U.S. House of Representatives
- Faith & Family
- Money
- $160.4K raised, $151.6K spent, $8.7K cash on hand (through Oct 14, 2026). Where it comes from
- Who gives
- 30% of individual money from donors at $200 or less · 94% from Texas
- Outside groups
- $633K opposing Barrios
- Backed by
- Julie Johnson · Colin Allred · Andy Sommerman and 5 more. As the campaign lists them
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Texans are working harder than ever, but it’s harder than ever to get by. From groceries to housing, costs keep rising. In Congress, Dan will confront the affordability crisis by strengthening consumer protections for working Americans.
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Americans are facing healthcare crisis with skyrocketing insurance premiums, rising prescription costs, and closed hospitals. Healthcare is a basic necessity and Dan believes nobody should be left without access to affordable and quality medical care.
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Dan believes trust in our elected representatives is essential for our democracy to function. He will stand against the extremism that is creating chaos in our core institutions, proudly defend the Constitution, and fight to ensure our rights are protected.
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People across our district—whether in our rural towns or our growing cities—feel like something in our politics is broken. They’re right.
For too long, powerful interests have had a louder voice in Washington than the people back home. When wealthy donors and large corporations can pour unlimited money into our elections, it’s no surprise folks start to wonder who their government is really working for. That’s not how this country is supposed to work.
The Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. FEC opened the door for unlimited political spending, and since then, too many politicians have answered to donors instead of constituents.
And it doesn’t stop there.
We’ve seen politicians draw their own district lines to protect themselves, trade stocks while shaping policy, and avoid accountability when it matters most. That’s not service—that’s self-interest.
I don’t believe most people get into public service for the wrong reasons. But I do believe the system, as it stands, too often rewards the wrong behavior.
And if we’re serious about lowering costs, strengthening our schools, and protecting programs like Social Security, then we have to start by fixing the system itself.
That’s why I won’t take dark money. And it’s why one of my first priorities in Congress will be a serious, no-nonsense effort to clean up corruption and restore accountability—on both sides of the aisle.
Because this government belongs to the people. It’s time it started acting like it again.
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I will work to reverse the effects of Citizens United v. FEC and ban super PACs that flood our elections with untraceable money—so your voice matters more than any donor’s check.
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Voters should choose their representatives—not the other way around. I support independent redistricting commissions to ensure fair maps and real competition.
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Members of Congress should not be making money on the same information they use to write our laws. I support banning individual stock trading, cracking down on insider trading, and making sure no one profits off public service.
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Public office was never meant to be a lifelong career. I support term limits of six two-year terms in the House and two six-year terms in the Senate to bring new perspectives to Washington and ensure elected officials stay accountable to the people they serve.
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The power to pardon should never be used to protect the powerful or reward political allies. I support reforms to ensure it is used fairly, transparently, and in the interest of justice.
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Americans deserve to trust their highest court. I support term limits and a binding code of ethics for U.S. Supreme Court justices, including clear rules for recusals, financial disclosures, and limits on gifts.
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No politician—of any party—is above the law. I will push back against efforts to ignore court rulings or weaken checks and balances, and I will support judicial nominees who meet the highest ethical standards and are committed to upholding the Constitution.
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As a first-generation high school graduate, a PTA parent, and a former public school teacher, I know firsthand the transformative power of education. It changed the course of my life, and I’ve seen how it can change the trajectory of families for generations.
I taught high school business courses in Dallas and served as a community college adjunct. I’ve witnessed the challenges students, teachers, parents, and administrators face every day — from overcrowded classrooms to underfunded programs. But I’ve also seen the difference that dedicated teachers, supportive schools, and engaged communities can make. That evidence is in my life and in the lives of countless students I’ve had the privilege to teach.
Education is the foundation of opportunity. As the richest country in the world, we cannot accept anything less than investing in our youth and the professionals who guide them. We must partner with parents, teachers, and students to improve teacher pay, expand early childhood education, grow career and technical pathways, and give every child the tools to succeed.
Right now, public schools face attacks from special-interest billionaires and programs that divert funding to private schools, leaving neighborhood schools underfunded. In Texas, for example, voucher programs have redirected taxpayer dollars away from public schools, benefiting the wealthiest Americans rather than the children in our communities. I’m ready to fight in Washington to protect public schools — and make them the envy of the world — so every child has the chance to succeed in a global economy.
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Grants and incentives for schools to adopt evidence-based programs, like phonics and early literacy initiatives. 1:1 intensive tutoring for students who need extra support to reach grade-level proficiency.
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Expand programs like Supporting Effective Educator Development and TEACH grants to train and retain high-quality teachers. Ensure teachers have the resources and professional development they need to succeed in the classroom.
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Reject private school voucher programs that divert taxpayer dollars away from neighborhood schools. Stand up to special-interest billionaires whose actions undermine public education.
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Establish universal Pre-K for every 3- and 4-year-old. Increase support for children under 3, protect Head Start programs, and make childcare more accessible and affordable.
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Strengthen Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in middle and high schools. Improve junior college partnerships so students have flexible pathways to careers or further education.
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Expand National School Lunch and Breakfast programs to ensure no child learns on an empty stomach. Increase access to school counselors and mental health resources to support students’ social-emotional development.
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Establish guidelines for safe, effective AI use in classrooms that enhance learning without replacing teacher guidance. Support innovation that helps teachers personalize instruction and students develop 21st-century skills.
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Make it easier to start and raise a family: Expand the Child Tax Credit to help families with the cost of raising children, pass paid family leave legislation that allows Americans to take time off to bond with a new child or care for a seriously ill family member, and expand access to affordable child care so no parent has to choose between continuing their career and starting a family. Make it easier for families to care for their aging loved ones: Increase access to eldercare by passing the Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act to expand affordable home- and community-based care for seniors, and prioritize the development of a high-quality elder care workforce.
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Defend the separation of church and state and protect religious freedom: Pass the Do No Harm Act to safeguard religious liberty and prevent discrimination, take strong action against antisemitism, Islamophobia, and other faith-based hate crimes, and reject policies that impose religion in public institutions like schools, prisons, courts, or the military.
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Pass commonsense safeguards that give parents more control, limit targeted algorithmic content to minors, require regular impact assessments on algorithms for bias, privacy, and security, and revisit broad liability protections for tech companies.
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Ensure large energy users like AI data centers pay for their own infrastructure so families aren’t stuck with the bill, and study how to expand AI responsibly without disrupting local communities.
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Strengthen export controls to keep advanced AI technologies out of the hands of adversaries.
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Increase funding to expand broadband access across Texas and follow through on the federal government’s $3.3 billion commitment to our state.
Increase federal funding for broadband expansion across Texas to meet the government’s $3.3 billion commitment and ensure rural families and businesses are connected.
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Protect workers from invasive surveillance, use AI to make jobs safer and less repetitive, create pathways into higher-skilled roles, enforce copyright laws for AI companies, include worker voices in AI development, and guarantee transparency and human review in major workplace decisions.
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Create a consistent framework so digital asset companies play by the same rules as everyone else — protecting consumers while allowing responsible innovation.
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Support schools, libraries, and community programs that teach people how to identify misinformation, use technology responsibly, and help parents protect their children online.
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Invest in STEM education and expand programs like Registered Apprenticeships to retrain workers impacted by AI so they can move into high-demand, good-paying technology jobs.
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Texas is home to many beautiful small towns and rural areas. They host unique festivals, incredible food, and are often the keepers of traditions that define our state. Our towns and agricultural communities have built this incredible state and contribute to its success every day.
But not every community has been given an equal opportunity to thrive. Rural areas face challenges such as shuttered hospitals, disappearing pharmacies, underfunded schools, and insufficient infrastructure that make it harder for businesses to succeed and young people to stay close to home. Texas farmers and ranchers — who produce the food and raise the livestock that power our state and national economy — deserve policies that support their work and preserve family livelihoods for future generations.
I will keep showing up and listening to rural Texans, because I will work daily to represent every corner of the district.
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Prioritize recruiting and retaining rural healthcare workers, improve Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement rates for timely payments, and ensure rural hospitals have the funding needed to continue serving as vital employers and health care providers.
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Address trade policies that can disadvantage domestic producers, including the recent temporary expansion of low tariff quotas for Argentine beef that has raised concerns about increased competition for U.S. cattle producers. Ensure policies help Texas farms and ranches remain competitive and sustainable.
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Expand workforce development programs, support farmer-to-farmer mentorship, and responsibly facilitate migrant worker programs to fill labor gaps, including streamlined H-2A visas with strong labor protections.
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Provide easier access to low-interest loans and grants for construction and upgrades of water systems.
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Texas is a global energy leader — and as your congressman, I will work to ensure our state not only maintains that leadership but grows it responsibly, so that Texans have reliable, affordable energy for decades to come.
Investing in innovation means building on our hundreds of thousands of energy jobs — from oil and gas to wind, solar, and batteries — while creating new opportunities in emerging technologies like geothermal and hydrogen. At the same time, we can modernize permitting processes to speed development without compromising our environment, helping Texas lead in energy supply and cost savings.
Over the past decade, Texans have endured historic droughts, wildfires, repeated “500-year” floods, and one of the deadliest winter storms in state history, which claimed hundreds of lives. We cannot let these disasters catch our state unprepared. I will work to ensure Texas is ready for increasingly severe weather and climate events.
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Support a mix of energy sources, streamline permitting for projects, invest in pipelines and supply chains for critical minerals, and restore federal incentives for renewable development.
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Invest in modernizing infrastructure to keep energy flowing to every corner of Texas while supporting essential services like rural hospitals that communities depend on.
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Expand opportunities in traditional and emerging energy sectors, finish plugging abandoned wells, and strengthen training programs and apprenticeships in energy engineering, manufacturing, and construction.
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Expand access to programs like LIHEAP to help families manage spikes in utility bills.
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Require major energy users, including large data centers, to cover the infrastructure upgrades they need; crack down on price gouging during emergencies; and ensure programs like LIHEAP are fairly funded for hot climate states like Texas.
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Expand programs like DOE Weatherization Assistance and FEMA Pre-Disaster Mitigation to protect homes, businesses, and communities before disaster strikes.
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Strengthen the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act to safeguard the environment Texans rely on.
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I was raised by a single mom in Brownsville who worked long days in a school cafeteria and multiple jobs nights and weekends to support our family of three. Growing up, I saw the cost of hard work firsthand and learned the importance of resilience, community, and service.
As a former public school teacher, I know what it’s like to work early mornings and late nights in an underpaid, high-stress job. I’ve felt the burden of student debt, medical bills, and a system that doesn’t always work for hardworking families. These experiences shape my approach: I fight for policies that help families get ahead, not corporations or the wealthiest few.
Too many policies favor billionaires and large corporations over working families. The richest 1% of Americans now hold more wealth than the entire middle class, while some corporations pay zero federal income taxes and lobby against fair regulations. Meanwhile, everyday Americans face high costs for housing, healthcare, groceries, and energy.
Government should serve the people who build our communities — not just those at the top. We need practical solutions to make life more affordable and expand opportunity for all.
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Make billionaires and corporations pay their fair share, close loopholes like “buy, borrow, die” and “carried interest,” raise the corporate tax rate, and ensure large corporations contribute proportionally to fund public investments. Limit stock buybacks that inflate executive wealth while neglecting employees and community investment. Tax relief and incentives for local businesses help grow jobs in both rural towns and urban centers.
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Raise wages, increase the federal minimum wage, create incentives for fair pay structures where CEOs do not earn hundreds of times more than their workers. End the cap on Social Security taxes for the wealthiest Americans. Enhance the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit to reward work and help families meet everyday expenses.
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Support a federal public option to create competition and lower costs. Cap out-of-pocket prescription costs for lifesaving medications. Strengthen Medicare and ACA protections, including premium subsidies, price transparency, and generic drug incentives. Support rural healthcare access with hospitals and clinics staffed with qualified providers.
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Protect SNAP and WIC, encourage competition in grocery markets, remove unnecessary tariffs on imported produce. Diversify energy sources, expand Energy Star programs, modernize LIHEAP distribution, and require large energy users like AI data centers to invest in infrastructure. Monitor mergers and acquisitions that drive up prices and remove unnecessary barriers to entry in key markets.
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Focus on results, not ideology, addressing both rural and urban community needs. Policies should reflect fairness, stewardship, and responsibility to neighbors. Work across the aisle to bring practical, evidence-based solutions to challenges like healthcare, infrastructure, and workforce development.
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During COVID, I was hospitalized for a couple of weeks and nearly lost my life. That was a scary time for our family, even with excellent medical insurance — the bills continued to pile up on top of the loss of income due to my illness. Our family had a supportive community, church, and extensive health insurance, but we still felt the squeeze.
Republicans in Washington just passed the largest transfer of wealth in American history with their “Big Ugly Bill.” They slashed Medicaid and Medicare, are kicking 15 million people off their health insurance, and raised premiums for millions more — all to give yet another tax break to billionaires. Texas leads the nation in many ways, including having the highest percentage of uninsured residents (16.7%), more than twice the national average, and the highest rate of uninsured children. It’s time to take our fight for guaranteed healthcare to our nation’s capital and finally put the lives of Americans over the profits of billionaire mega-donors and special interests.
Because healthcare is a human right.
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Increase price transparency, strengthen Medicare’s ability to negotiate fair prices, incentivize the development and approval of generic drugs, cap out-of-pocket costs, and regulate pharmacy benefit managers to prevent price gouging.
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Strengthen Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement rates so providers are paid fairly and on time, invest in recruiting and retaining healthcare workers, and ensure rural hospitals and pharmacies have the resources they need to stay open and serve their communities.
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Ensure insurance companies cannot deny or delay the medications and treatments that doctors determine are medically necessary.
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Codify Roe v. Wade and protect access to contraception and IVF so that families can receive the care they need and women no longer face life-threatening barriers.
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End abusive debt collection, keep medical debt off credit reports, and make hospital billing and financial assistance easy to understand and use.
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