
Crystal DeLeon-Sarmiento
TX-09 Republican nominee?
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCouncil Member
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderFemale
LocationTexas
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BackgroundBusiness owner
Notable personal detailsCrystal DeLeón Sarmiento is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Texas’ 9th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. She has described herself as a business owner and has been involved in church and community outreach work, including co-founding a grassroots ministry serving Houston’s homeless community. She is married and is a mother of five children.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports tax reductions, particularly for small businesses, and frames economic policy around strengthening the economy by reducing regulation and government overreach. Emphasizes small-business growth and lower taxes as part of her platform.
Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border security and aligns with pro‑Trump messaging on the border while emphasizing prioritizing American jobs and workforce security.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Crystal DeLeón Sarmiento is a Republican candidate who frames her campaign around Christian faith and family values and has been described in news coverage as supporting anti-abortion policies and traditional family positions. Her campaign materials emphasize conservative themes rather than pro-choice or codifying abortion access at the federal level.
Climate & Energy
Supports energy independence and policies to boost energy reliability and lower bills while opposing government overreach; emphasizes infrastructure investment and local accountability rather than aggressive federal climate regulation.
News
Crystal DeLeon-Sarmiento is in the news because the 2026 midterm primary season has begun in Texas, where Democratic races are now underway. The reports do not give specific details about her own campaign, but place her in the context of a competitive primary environment shaped by redistricting and broader election shifts. Overall, the coverage suggests she is part of an active and potentially important race, but the available information is limited.
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