Daniel Francis Butierez Sr.
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Arizona
$817.00
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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Live Odds — AZ-07 House winner?
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6.7%chance to win
$817.00NOV 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current rolePainting contractor
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age59 years old (Dec 14, 1966)
GenderMale
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LocationArizona
BackgroundPainting contractor
Notable personal detailsDaniel Francis Butierez Sr. is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Arizona and has run multiple times in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District. He is a painting contractor and business owner associated with Butierez Painting/Express Painting. His campaign has emphasized issues including border security, the economy, and healthcare.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate supports cutting taxes, simplifying the tax code, and moving toward a flatter tax system, including exploring a flat tax or national sales tax and eliminating the IRS as it exists now. His economic platform also emphasizes reducing regulation, supporting small businesses, and using tax credits and targeted reforms to encourage job creation and growth.
Healthcare
He says Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, and that view most closely matches his healthcare position, though he adds that he would not say no other taxpayer-funded programs should exist. He also says governments, schools, and employers should not require vaccinations, framing it as a personal choice.
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Immigration & Border
Butierez emphasizes securing the southern border and giving Border Patrol more resources. He supports finishing the wall, reopening the Sasabe port of entry, and enforcing existing immigration laws, while saying he disagrees with mass deportations. He also frames legal asylum as something tied to lawful ports of entry and says stopping illegal immigration would help increase legal immigration.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Daniel Butierez, Sr. identifies as pro-life on abortion and reproductive health. He also supports the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and says the issue should be voted on by each state.
Climate & Energy
He disagrees that man-made climate change is a global threat requiring urgent political action. He also says solar is the most reliable energy source for meeting growing electricity demand.
Public Safety & Guns
Butierez presents himself as strongly pro-Second Amendment and opposes gun control. His public safety framing emphasizes policing, working with law enforcement, and investing in preventative measures, while also linking crime to homelessness and drug use.
Endorsements
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