Daryl was first elected MLA for Cannington in the 2020 provincial election and re-elected in 2024. He has previously served as the Minister of Agriculture.

Daryl is a lifelong rancher. Before entering politics, he spent over 30 years in the oil and gas industry, including roles as production foreman and account manager. He also contributed to his community in many ways, serving as a councillor for his local rural municipality, a director for Zone 1 of the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association, a member of the Lions Club, a volunteer firefighter and a cattle rancher. Additionally, Daryl was a school board trustee for the Souris Moose Mountain School Division, and later for the South East Cornerstone School Division. 

Daryl and his wife live in the Cannington constituency and have six children and nine grandchildren.