


Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Current roleHome builder
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
GenderMale
LocationArizona
BackgroundHome builder
Notable personal detailsDaniel Keenan is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House representing Arizona's 5th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He has described himself as a small-business builder and founder of DK Builders, a home-building business in the East Valley. His campaign platform emphasizes border security, economic policy focused on lowering costs, and conservative social and constitutional priorities.
Supports lowering costs for families and businesses through pro-growth, pro-business tax policies and regulatory reductions. Backs targeted tax relief such as exemptions for overtime and tipped wages and expansion of Opportunity Zones, and advocates smaller government and spending restraint. Pledges alignment with House Freedom Caucus priorities favoring limited government and reduced fiscal burden.
The campaign platform highlights reforming the VA and expanding veterans' ability to see private doctors when the VA cannot meet needs but does not state a broad position on Medicare, Medicaid, the ACA, or single-payer proposals. Public materials emphasize veterans' healthcare choice and VA accountability without outlining general health‑care system reforms.
Supports enforcement-first immigration policies including ending birthright citizenship, mandating nationwide E‑Verify, finishing the border wall where needed, closing asylum/parole loopholes, prioritizing deportation of criminal unauthorized immigrants, and giving Border Patrol and ICE expanded tools and manpower.
Supports protecting life and stopping taxpayer-funded abortions while promoting adoption and resources for mothers and babies, indicating a preference for restrictions on public funding for abortion.
Supports expanding domestic energy production including oil, gas, and nuclear to lower utility bills and reduce dependence on foreign countries, and emphasizes advancing reliable, affordable energy rather than aggressive emissions targets. Campaign messaging frames energy policy as part of an 'America First' agenda focused on economic growth and lower cost of living.
Supports defending the Second Amendment and signals a pro-gun-rights, law-and-order approach while aligning with conservative caucuses. Emphasizes restoring law and order and defending constitutional freedoms as part of his priorities. No detailed policy proposals on specific gun laws (e.g., red flag laws, universal background checks, or constitutional carry) were found on campaign pages reviewed.
Daniel Keenan is in the news because he is still actively challenging Mark Lamb for the Republican nomination in Arizona's 5th Congressional District. The race remains contested, and Keenan has been attacking Lamb's record as Lamb faces scrutiny and calls to drop out over reported allegations. The reporting suggests the primary is still unsettled, with Keenan benefiting from the pressure on his opponent.



Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
2026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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