Daniel McCarthy (Texas candidate for House District 48)
Daniel McCarthy (Libertarian Party) ran for election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 48. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
McCarthy completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Daniel McCarthy earned a bachelor's degree from Texas State University in 2010. He has been affiliated with Austin Optimists and the local HOA board.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Texas House of Representatives District 48
Incumbent Donna Howard defeated Daniel McCarthy in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 48 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Donna Howard (D) | 83.0 | 72,631 | |
| Daniel McCarthy (L) | 17.0 | 14,871 | ||
| Total votes: 87,502 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 48
Incumbent Donna Howard advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 48 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Donna Howard | 100.0 | 16,975 | |
| Total votes: 16,975 | ||||
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Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for Texas House of Representatives District 48
Daniel McCarthy advanced from the Libertarian convention for Texas House of Representatives District 48 on March 16, 2024.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Daniel McCarthy (L) | |
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Texas House of Representatives District 48
Incumbent Donna Howard defeated Daniel McCarthy in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 48 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Donna Howard (D) | 79.6 | 64,039 | |
| Daniel McCarthy (L) | 20.4 | 16,439 | ||
| Total votes: 80,478 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 48
Incumbent Donna Howard advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 48 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Donna Howard | 100.0 | 18,923 | |
| Total votes: 18,923 | ||||
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Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for Texas House of Representatives District 48
Daniel McCarthy advanced from the Libertarian convention for Texas House of Representatives District 48 on March 12, 2022.
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| ✔ | Daniel McCarthy (L) | |
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Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Daniel McCarthy completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by McCarthy's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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A society that preserves economic liberties create the necessary conditions for individuals to thrive and prosper. Limited government intervention in the economy without undue interference, stifling taxation and burdensome regulation is the key to innovation, and wealth creation.
I am a staunch advocate for civil liberties and equal treatment under the law. As always government as well as the population must observe the non-aggression principal. That means that every individual, regardless of gender, race, creed or national origin deserves to be respected and should have the autonomy to make decisions about their own bodies, careers, and lives, free from discrimination or coercion. This goes for everything, drugs, gambling and guns included.
I believe in the inherent dignity and worth of every human being, regardless of nationality or immigration status. Immigrants enrich our communities with their talents, diversity, and entrepreneurial spirit, and should be welcomed with open arms.
In all of my endeavors, whether through philanthropy, activism, or public advocacy, I remain steadfast in my commitment to advancing the cause of liberty and empowering individuals to live their lives according to their own values and aspirations.- I firmly believe in upholding the rights of individuals to live their lives free from unnecessary constraints and interference.
- The Bill of Rights is not a menu from which to make selections or substitutions. The freedoms outlined therein are crucial for keeping government in check and must not be ceded.
- I'll vote no on any new spending, and work to eliminate the mountain of waste.
A man was waiting for his wife to give birth when the doctor came in and informed the new dad that his son was born without a torso, arms, or legs. The son had only a head! But the dad loved his son anyway, and raised him as well as he could, with love and compassion. After 21 years, the son was old enough for his first drink. Dad took him to the bar and tearfully told the son he was proud of him. Then Dad ordered up the biggest, strongest drink for his boy. With all the bar patrons looking on curiously, and the bartender shaking his head in disbelief, the boy took his first sip of alcohol. Swoooop! A torso popped out of the bottom of the son's head! The bar was deadly silent; then burst into a whoop of joy. The father, shocked, begged his son to drink again. The patrons began chanting, "Take another drink!" The bartender stood still, shaking his head in amazement. Swoooop! Two arms popped out. The bar went wild. The father, crying and wailing, cried for his son to drink again. The patrons continued their chant: "Take another drink!" But the bartender turned his back at this point, ignoring the whole affair. By now the boy was getting tipsy, but with his new hands he reached down, grabbed his drink, and guzzled the last of it. Swoooop! Two legs popped out. By now the bar was in chaos, with the father on his knees, thanking God. The boy stood up on his new legs and stumbled to the left, then to the right, then right through the front door, and into the street, where a truck ran smack into him, killing him instantly. The bar fell silent. The father began to softly moan in grief. The bartender picked up the boy's empty glass, and began to clean it, muttering, "That boy should have quit while he was a head."
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2022
Daniel McCarthy completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by McCarthy's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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After a brief stint abroad after high school he secured a Political Science Bachelor’s Degree from Texas State University, as well as a certificate for Full Stack Web Development from UT’s Center for Professional Education.
While at Texas State he cofounded that chapter of Young Americans for Liberty and ran for Mayor of San Marcos on a small government platform. In addition he was an ardent supporter of liberty-minded candidates, from local offices all the way up to president during Ron Paul's historic run in 2008.
He’s been working mostly in sales in the startup world in Austin since 2011, and owns a home in South Austin.
Dan is a 7th generation Texan, and grandson of legendary NFL coach Bum Phillips.- People help people; government helps itself to more power.
- Prosperity and liberty go hand-in-hand
- Vote *for* the things you want, not against the things you don't.
End the Drug War in Texas. Release non-violent drug offenders and expunge their records.
Remove restrictions on businesses including blue laws, gambling prohibitions and other mandates.
Overhaul the property tax system of school funding + more school choice
Also, he was a man of his word - "He eventually paid all his creditors in full, even though his bankruptcy relieved him of having to do so."
Eventually would like to see many more representatives added to the US house, which is one of the worst per-capita in the world.
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on December 6, 2021
