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Danny Minton

Danny Minton
Democratic
Running for U.S. House, Texas District 6.

Background

Minton has worked in medical sales and journalism and lives in Arlington. He was unopposed in the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary. 

Current role
Candidate
Occupation
Medical sales; journalist
Education
University of Oklahoma (B.S., zoology)
Hometown
Arlington, Texas
WebsiteFacebook

Positions

Economy and Cost of Living

What is the candidate's approach to inflation, prices, wages, and jobs?
Supports a $17 inflation-indexed federal minimum wage with health care subsidies to help small businesses. 

Taxes

What changes, if any, does the candidate support to federal income, business, or other taxes?
Supports higher taxes on billionaires and large corporations and an expanded Child Tax Credit. 

Federal Spending and Debt

How does the candidate approach the federal budget, deficit, and national debt?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Energy

What is the candidate's position on oil and gas, renewables, and energy regulation?
Supports large-scale climate action including rooftop solar tax incentives. 

Social Security and Medicare

What changes, if any, does the candidate support to Social Security and Medicare?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Trade and Tariffs

What is the candidate's position on tariffs and trade agreements?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Border and Immigration

What is the candidate's position on border security, enforcement, and legal immigration?
Supports a strong border and enforceable laws; would abolish ICE or return it to its original purpose and shift its budget to local law enforcement. 

Foreign Policy and Defense

What is the candidate's position on military spending, alliances, and current international conflicts?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Crime and Public Safety

What is the candidate's approach to crime, policing, and federal law enforcement?
His campaign says local police officers know their communities best and should not be taking orders from federal agencies. 

Israel and Gaza

What is the candidate's position on U.S. policy toward Israel and the war in Gaza, including military aid, humanitarian aid, and the Israeli government?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Health Care

What is the candidate's position on health insurance, the ACA, Medicaid, and drug prices?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Abortion

What is the candidate's position on abortion law and federal action on abortion?
Calls for reinstating Roe v. Wade. 

Firearms

What is the candidate's position on firearms laws and the Second Amendment?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Elections and Voting

What is the candidate's position on federal election rules, such as proof of citizenship to register, mail voting, and voter ID?
His campaign calls for "fair maps, secure elections, and easy access to the ballot" and says Texas elections should be "secure and accessible." It does not address voter ID or proof of citizenship specifically. 

Transgender Policy

What is the candidate's position on laws related to transgender people, including medical treatment for minors, school sports, and facilities?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Religious Liberty and Faith Communities

What has the candidate said or done regarding religious freedom and specific faith communities, such as Christians, Jews, and Muslims?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Money

Finance figures are being checked against official FEC and Texas Ethics Commission filings and will appear here once verified.

Endorsements

No public endorsements found. Searched Oct 20, 2026.