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Darrel Day

Republican

Darrel Day

TX-32 Republican nominee?

$39.3K

MAY 27, 2026

Primary Election

Party selects its nominee.

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Overview

Current roleCouncil Member

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyConservative Republican

LocationTexas

BackgroundSmall business owner

EducationSouthern Illinois University Edwardsville — B.A. (1978)

Notable personal detailsDarrell Day is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Texas' 32nd Congressional District. He has served as a member of the Arlington City Council and has been active in local Republican Party organizations as a precinct chair. He attended Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, earning a B.A. in 1978.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports lower taxes, less regulation, and curbing federal spending to let taxpayers keep more of their earnings. Advocates reducing government waste and returning savings to American taxpayers while promoting economic freedom and domestic energy production.

Immigration & Border

Supports finishing construction of the southern border wall, expanding enforcement resources, and deporting individuals in the country illegally; expresses explicit support for ICE and increased border security measures. Presents an enforcement-first approach to immigration focusing on stopping illegal immigration, drugs, and human trafficking.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Supports pro-life policies and opposes abortion, describing the sanctity of life "from conception to natural death" and pledging to defend the rights and dignity of the unborn.

Climate & Energy

Supports domestic energy production and energy security, prioritizing policies that promote U.S. (particularly East Texas) energy jobs and economic benefits. Emphasizes a diversified domestic energy sector and economic/ national-security framing rather than aggressive emissions targets or phasing out fossil fuels.

Public Safety & Guns

The candidate emphasizes protection of the Second Amendment and says he will protect the right to keep and bear arms without government infringement. He expresses support for law enforcement and opposition to gun control measures. No detailed policy proposals (e.g., on background checks, assault weapons, red flag laws) are provided on his campaign site.

News

AINews Summary

Last updatedJul 15, 2026

Darrel Day is in the news as one of nine Republicans running in the Texas 32nd Congressional District primary, a seat redrawn to favor Republicans. The race is expected to go to a runoff because no candidate is likely to win a majority. The district’s new boundaries have made the contest more Republican-leaning and part of a broader wave of redistricting-driven midterm fights in Texas.

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Articles

CNCBS News5 months ago