Danny
Minton
Danny Minton is the 2026 Democratic nominee for U.S. House TX-6, challenging incumbent Rep. Jake Ellzey
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Background
Danny Minton is the 2026 Democratic nominee for U.S. House of Representatives in Texas's 6th Congressional District, challenging incumbent Republican Rep. Jake Ellzey. 215 He currently works as a Surgical Technology Specialist and VP of Sales at Clarix Imaging. 214
Minton was raised in Oklahoma and now resides in Arlington, Texas. He holds a B.S. in zoology from the University of Oklahoma and pursued advanced studies in epidemiology. 12 Prior to his congressional run, he built a career in medical-field consultative sales, training physicians and supporting patients with serious illnesses. 12
Minton has no prior elected offices sought or held, according to his Fort Worth Report candidate questionnaire. 2 His campaign focuses on issues raised through his background in healthcare and medical sales. He is listed on the Texas Secretary of State's 2026 ballot certification under U.S. Representative District 6 as the Democratic nominee. 15
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 6, Texas
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Surgical Technology Specialist and VP of Sales, Clarix Imaging
- Website
- dannyfortexas.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Nov 3newsElection Day: Minton vs. Ellzey in Texas's 6th District general election
The general election for Texas's 6th Congressional District is scheduled for November 3, 2026, pitting Democratic nominee Danny Minton against Republican incumbent Jake Ellzey.
Danny Minton, Democratic nominee for U.S. House District 6 · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 19newsEarly voting period begins for the November 3 general election (TX-06 includes Minton vs. Ellzey)
Early voting is scheduled to run October 19–30, with Election Day on November 3, 2026. Minton faces Republican incumbent Jake Ellzey in the TX-06 general election.
Danny Minton, Democratic nominee for U.S. House District 6 · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7newsMinton says redistricting moved him into TX-06: 'Gerrymandering moved me into my district this year'
Fort Worth Report coverage of redistricting's effect on Fort Worth-area House races noted that TX-06's boundaries changed under Republican-led congressional redistricting, with Minton telling the outlet he was effectively placed in the district by the redraw.
3 Fort Worth-area US House races affected by redistricting ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 4newsFort Worth Report publishes Minton candidate questionnaire outlining his policy priorities
Minton listed his top three priorities as Medicare for All, ending school vouchers, and term limits. He also backed lowering Medicare eligibility age, abolishing ICE, a pathway to citizenship, regulated THC, passenger rail, and affordable housing. The article notes an update date of September 28 alongside the October 4 publication date.
Danny Minton, Democratic nominee for U.S. House District 6 · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 26newsAnalysis estimates Ellzey holds 22.8-point structural advantage over Minton in TX-06
The Political Group published an election analysis (updated Oct. 11) estimating Ellzey's starting advantage at 22.8 points based on prior election results, and noted no published 2026 polls existed for the race. Minton's cash on hand was cited at approximately $14,000 as of June 30.
What It Would Take for Danny Minton to Win TX-06 in 2026 · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 30newsMinton's mid-year fundraising: $44,283 raised, $13,637 cash on hand
Campaign finance filings covering January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 showed Minton raised $44,283, spent $30,645, and had $13,637 cash on hand — far behind incumbent Ellzey's $4.6 million raised and ~$2.5 million on hand.
3 Fort Worth-area US House races affected by redistricting ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Mar 1filingMinton runs unopposed in Democratic primary; Ellzey wins Republican primary
Danny Minton ran unopposed in the Democratic primary for Texas's 6th District, while Republican incumbent Jake Ellzey won his primary in March 2026.
3 Fort Worth-area US House races affected by redistricting ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Track AIPAC organizationListed on Track AIPAC's endorsements page as a candidate for U.S. House TX-06. A Lone Star Left article dated August 27, 2026 states Minton was among five Texas candidates endorsed directly by Track AIPAC. trackaipac.com · Aug 27, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $44K
- Spent
- $31K
- Cash on hand
- $14K
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6TX25203(opens in a new tab)
Sources 8
- [1] 3 Fort Worth-area US House races affected by redistricting ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [2] Our Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [3] Danny Minton for Texas | Texas Congressional District 6(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [4] Danny Minton, Democratic nominee for U.S. House District 6(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
- [5] What It Would Take for Danny Minton to Win TX-06 in 2026(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2026
- [6] Meet The Candidates: Danny Minton For Texas Congressional ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 23, 2026
- [7] Danny Minton | BallotReady(opens in a new tab) Mar 3, 2026
- [8] Danny Minton, Democratic candidate for U.S. House District 6(opens in a new tab) Feb 16, 2026