Dan F. Barrios

[{"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Dan Barrios completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Barrios' responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-389726-2025-12-31\" id=\"heading-bio-389726-2025-12-31\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-389726-2025-12-31\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-389726-2025-12-31\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-389726-2025-12-31\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-389726-2025-12-31\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tDan Barrios is a current City Councilman in Richardson, Texas, a husband, father, and former teacher. He grew up in Brownsville, Texas, and has lived in North Texas for over 25 years. Guided by a strong sense of community and service, he approaches public leadership with an approachable, people-centered style, listening carefully to constituents and building practical solutions. Drawing on his experience in local government and business development, he brings executive readiness, accountability, and results-oriented leadership to Congress.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-389726-2025-12-31\" id=\"heading-key-message-389726-2025-12-31\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-389726-2025-12-31\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-389726-2025-12-31\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-389726-2025-12-31\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-389726-2025-12-31\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Dan Barrios views public service as a moral responsibility grounded in dignity, compassion, and accountability. As a current Richardson City Council member, he helps oversee budgets, set policy, and make consequential decisions affecting residents and local businesses. He works across differences to deliver practical results, guided by respect, fiscal responsibility, and a commitment to the common good.</li><li>Dan Barrios is a Democrat focused on strengthening families, supporting small businesses, and expanding opportunity. Drawing on his background in business development, he supports investments in education and workforce development, policies that help small businesses grow and create local jobs, and a government guided by fairness, accountability, and common sense.</li><li>Dan Barrios is committed to representing all residents of Texas’s 32nd Congressional District, regardless of party or belief. He believes good governance begins with listening and leading with respect, focusing on shared values like opportunity, stability, and community. In Congress, he will bring local experience and constituent voices directly into federal decision-making.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-389726-2025-12-31\" id=\"heading1-389726-2025-12-31\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-389726-2025-12-31\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-389726-2025-12-31\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-389726-2025-12-31\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-389726-2025-12-31\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI am passionate about building transparent and accountable government that people can trust. I care deeply about education and ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed, as well as expanding access to affordable, quality medical care. I am also committed to fostering a smart, balanced business environment that supports growth and innovation while working for families and small businesses.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-389726-2025-12-31\" id=\"heading2-389726-2025-12-31\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-389726-2025-12-31\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-389726-2025-12-31\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-389726-2025-12-31\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-389726-2025-12-31\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tCongresswoman Julie Johnson, Tx State Representative Linda Garcia, State Representative Mihaela Plesa,\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nDan Barrios completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Barrios' responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Dan Barrios is a current City Councilman in Richardson, Texas, a husband, father, and former teacher. He grew up in Brownsville, Texas, and has lived in North Texas for over 25 years. Guided by a strong sense of community and service, he approaches public leadership with an approachable, people-centered style, listening carefully to constituents and building practical solutions. Drawing on his experience in local government and business development, he brings executive readiness, accountability, and results-oriented leadership to Congress. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? Dan Barrios views public service as a moral responsibility grounded in dignity, compassion, and accountability. As a current Richardson City Council member, he helps oversee budgets, set policy, and make consequential decisions affecting residents and local businesses. He works across differences to deliver practical results, guided by respect, fiscal responsibility, and a commitment to the common good. Dan Barrios is a Democrat focused on strengthening families, supporting small businesses, and expanding opportunity. Drawing on his background in business development, he supports investments in education and workforce development, policies that help small businesses grow and create local jobs, and a government guided by fairness, accountability, and common sense. Dan Barrios is committed to representing all residents of Texas’s 32nd Congressional District, regardless of party or belief. He believes good governance begins with listening and leading with respect, focusing on shared values like opportunity, stability, and community. In Congress, he will bring local experience and constituent voices directly into federal decision-making. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? I am passionate about building transparent and accountable government that people can trust. I care deeply about education and ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed, as well as expanding access to affordable, quality medical care. I am also committed to fostering a smart, balanced business environment that supports growth and innovation while working for families and small businesses. What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? Congresswoman Julie Johnson, Tx State Representative Linda Garcia, State Representative Mihaela Plesa,\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it."}]