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Crystal DeLeon-Sarmiento

Crystal DeLeon-Sarmiento

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

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.

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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

AINews Summary
Last updatedMay 19, 2026

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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