Daniel Butierez Sr.
Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - District 7
Arizona · Congressional District 7
Daniel Butierez Sr. won the primary and is the party's nominee for the general election. Ran unopposed in the July 21, 2026 Republican primary, receiving 21,934 votes. Faces Democratic incumbent Adelita Grijalva in the November 3, 2026 general election.
Source: butierezforcongress.com · Last verified: October 23, 2026
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Mr. Butierez is a wrongfully convicted man who because of Pima County’s corrupt justice system, spent 10 years in prison and 30 years fighting for justice. After being released and losing everyone he knew, he began running with those he met in Prison. He became a homeless drug addict. In 2005, Mr. Butierez began to realize he had gone from a good hardworking man to a homeless drug addict simply because of the individuals in his life. He changed that and sought out new friends and associates. He surrounded himself with business owners and successful people. Today Mr. Butierez Owns Butierez/Express Painting and employees 20-63 people at different times. He helps those willing to help themselves and stands as a symbol of hope.
Biography
Daniel Francis Butierez Sr. is a Republican business owner who owns Butierez/Express Painting, a painting company his campaign says employs between 20 and 63 people depending on demand. He describes himself as a third-generation Arizonan. According to his campaign statement, he was wrongfully convicted in Pima County, spent about 10 years in prison, and later experienced homelessness and addiction before rebuilding his life beginning in 2005. He ran for the 7th District seat against Raúl Grijalva in 2024 and against Adelita Grijalva in the 2025 special election, losing both races. His platform includes securing the southern border, replacing the income tax with a flat tax or a national consumption tax and eliminating the IRS, tying homeless shelter access to drug rehabilitation, and promoting responsible mining in Southern Arizona. He debated Grijalva at an Aug. 26, 2026 Citizens Clean Elections Commission debate. He ran unopposed in the July 21, 2026 Republican primary and faces Democratic incumbent Adelita Grijalva in the November 3, 2026 general election.
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Water Policy
SupportsProposes investment in water conservation technology and dam and canal upgrades, and federal partnerships to secure Arizona's long-term water rights.
"I propose investments in water conservation technologies, infrastructure upgrades for dams and canals, and partnerships with federal agencies to secure long-term water rights."
Education Funding
No official stance on record.
Border Security & Immigration
SupportsSupports securing the southern border and increasing resources for U.S. Border Patrol.
Housing Affordability
SupportsSupports streamlining permitting for affordable housing, incentives for developers to build workforce housing, and assistance for first-time homebuyers.
"Tackle the housing crisis by streamlining permitting processes for affordable housing projects and offering incentives for developers to build workforce housing."
Election Integrity
No official stance on record.
Healthcare Access
No official stance on record.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice
SupportsSupports stronger enforcement of anti-drug-trafficking laws, enforcing anti-vagrancy laws in public spaces, and tying homeless shelter access to mandatory drug rehabilitation.
"we’ll enforce anti-vagrancy laws to protect public spaces"
Energy Policy
SupportsSupports pursuing energy independence by expanding renewable energy while keeping a balanced approach to fossil fuels; his site also backs responsible mining in Southern Arizona.
"This includes expanding renewable energy sources while maintaining a balanced approach to fossil fuels to lower costs for families and businesses."
Economic Development & Jobs
SupportsCampaign site says he wants to promote job growth and economic development through responsible mining practices in Southern Arizona.
Reproductive Rights
No official stance on record.
Transportation & Infrastructure
No official stance on record.
Government Spending & Taxation
SupportsSupports replacing the current federal income tax with either a flat income tax (around 15-20% above a family exemption) or the FairTax national consumption tax, and eliminating the IRS as it currently exists.
"a dramatically simplified tax system that puts more money in your pocket, restores fairness, and ultimately eliminates the need for the IRS as we know it."
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