Crystal DeLeon-Sarmiento

Republican

Crystal DeLeon-Sarmiento

TX-09 Republican nominee?

$19.5K

MAY 27, 2026

Primary Election

Party selects its nominee.

Overview

Current roleCity council member

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyConservative Republican

GenderFemale

LocationTexas

BackgroundCity council member

Notable personal detailsCrystal De Leon Sarmiento is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Texas’ 9th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. She has served on the Manvel (Texas) City Council (Place 5). She is the founder of The ARI Source and the author of "Becoming a Lioness," and she describes her work as executive/leadership coaching and business/leadership development.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

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.

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

AINews Summary

Last updatedJul 15, 2026

Crystal DeLeon-Sarmiento is in the news because the 2026 midterm primary season has begun in Texas, where she is a candidate. The early voting and primary contests are shaping the general election landscape, especially in Texas and North Carolina. No other specific developments about her were provided in the summaries.

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Articles

NNNBC News5 months ago