U.S. Representative, District 32 - Texas Ballot Compare

Jace Yarbrough

Republican

On ballot as: Jace Yarbrough
Current role: Attorney; also a school headmaster and small-business owner
Background: Air Force veteran and Air Force Reserve officer
Bachelor's degrees in electrical engineering and government – University of Texas
Law degree from Stanford Law School (2018)
Attorney and businessman
Experience: Has taken on constitutional law cases over vaccine mandates and religious freedom
Top priorities: "Finish the wall, end catch-and-release, and stop illegal immigration"
"Will oppose all amnesty efforts whether they come from the left or right"
Guns: "Will champion national reciprocity on concealed carry permits" and "a repeal of the National Firearms Act"
"I stand with President Trump's America First foreign policy"
Tidbits: Abortion: Pro Life
Immigration: See priorities
Guns: See priorities
Health care: "Nothing would help lower the cost of health care more than cutting down on the junk too many people put in their bodies"
Claims and the record
Air Force letter of admonishment: As an Air Force reservist he received a Letter of Admonishment over remarks he gave in uniform at a 2021 military retirement ceremony, and sued in October 2023. Court records show a federal judge in Texas denied the government's motion to dismiss in September 2025; that case was put on hold in June 2026 and has no final ruling. Claims against one general personally were moved to a federal court in Washington, which dismissed them in April 2026; he has appealed. In a Dallas He believes the military improperly punished his speech and religious exercise.
Endorsements: Texas Home School Coalition
Texas Values Action
Ryan Binkley, former Republican primary opponent
President Donald Trump (primary)
House Speaker Mike Johnson (primary)
Numerous Republican Officials, Conservative Groups – too many to list (see website)
Campaign website: jaceforcongress.com

Dan Barrios

Democratic

On ballot as: Dan Barrios
Current role: Not found
Background: MBA in strategic management -University of North Texas;
Bachelor's degree in business administration – Western Governors University
Worked in executive sales and later taught business courses at the high school and college level
Experience: Richardson City Council (Place 3)
Leadership roles with the American Red Cross,
Won the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary over Anthony Bridges
Top priorities: Costs: "confront the affordability crisis by strengthening consumer protections for working Americans"
Health care: "nobody should be left without access to affordable and quality medical care"
Says he will "stand against the extremism that is creating chaos in our core institutions, proudly defend the Constitution"
Supports "investments in education and workforce development, policies that help small businesses grow and create local jobs"
Tidbits: Abortion: Pro Abortion
Immigration: "I believe we can protect our borders while also creating clear, legal pathways for people who want to work, raise a family, and pursue the American dream."
Guns: "Protect the Second Amendment while reducing gun violence: Require universal background checks"
Health care: "Healthcare is a basic necessity” Universal Healthcare for all.
Claims and the record
Controversies: None found in the news coverage we reviewed
Endorsements: Texas AFL-CIO
Congresswoman Julie Johnson (listed by campaign)
Tx State Representative Linda Garcia (listed by campaign)
State Representative Mihaela Plesa (listed by campaign)
Campaign website: danbarriosforcongress.com