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U.S. House, Texas District 3

2-year termIncumbent Keith Self (R) is running in the same district number (TX-03 under the prior map). Ballotpedia lists Brittany Black and Anthony Deats as not making the ballot. District lines: PlanC2333 (H.B. 4, 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, signed Aug. 29, 2025). A federal panel enjoined it Nov. 18, 2025; the U.S. Supreme Court stayed that order Dec. 4, 2025 and summarily reversed on April 27, 2026 (Abbott v. LULAC), so PlanC2333 governs the 2026 election. Other suits remain pending. No Libertarian or declared write-in candidate appears for this district on the Secretary of State listing. Not rated competitive by Cook or Sabato (Solid/Safe per Wikipedia ratings table and Ballotpedia district pages). FEC finance totals not retrieved: FEC pages could not be loaded by the research tool. Not rated competitive by Cook or Sabato (Solid/Safe per Wikipedia ratings table and Ballotpedia district pages). FEC finance totals not retrieved: FEC pages could not be loaded by the research tool. Not rated competitive by Cook or Sabato (Solid/Safe per Wikipedia ratings table and Ballotpedia district pages). FEC finance totals not retrieved: FEC pages could not be loaded by the research tool.Partially researched. Last researched Oct 20, 2026Report a correction
RepublicanIncumbent
Democratic
Economy and Cost of Living
What is the candidate's approach to inflation, prices, wages, and jobs?
Branch summarizes him as supporting lower tax rates, less government spending and a smaller government. 
Voting record
Voted yes on H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (budget reconciliation that extends 2017 individual tax rates, adds tip and overtime deductions, reduces Medicaid spending with work requirements, and phases out some IRA clean-energy credits), July 3, 2025 (Roll Call 190). 
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.
Taxes
What changes, if any, does the candidate support to federal income, business, or other taxes?
Supports reducing tax rates. 
Voting record
Voted yes on H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (budget reconciliation that extends 2017 individual tax rates, adds tip and overtime deductions, reduces Medicaid spending with work requirements, and phases out some IRA clean-energy credits), July 3, 2025 (Roll Call 190). 
Opposes using emergency powers to raise taxes or tariffs. 
Federal Spending and Debt
How does the candidate approach the federal budget, deficit, and national debt?
Supports reducing government spending and the size of government. 
Voting record
Voted yes on H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025, June 12, 2025 (Roll Call 168). Voted yes on H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 (ended the fall 2025 shutdown), Nov. 12, 2025 (Roll Call 285). Voted no on H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, Feb. 3, 2026 (Roll Call 53). 
No public position found.
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Energy
What is the candidate's position on oil and gas, renewables, and energy regulation?
Supports increasing oil and natural gas production. 
Voting record
Voted yes on H.R. 26, the Protecting American Energy Production Act, Feb. 7, 2025 (Roll Call 35). Voted yes on H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (budget reconciliation that extends 2017 individual tax rates, adds tip and overtime deductions, reduces Medicaid spending with work requirements, and phases out some IRA clean-energy credits), July 3, 2025 (Roll Call 190). 
No public position found.
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Social Security and Medicare
What changes, if any, does the candidate support to Social Security and Medicare?
No public statement found.
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Voting record
Voted no on H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act (repealing the WEP and GPO), Nov. 12, 2024 (Roll Call 456). 
Pledges to oppose cuts to Social Security benefits. 
Trade and Tariffs
What is the candidate's position on tariffs and trade agreements?
No public statement found.
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Voting record
Voted no on H.J.Res. 72, terminating the Feb. 1, 2025 national emergency underlying tariffs on Canadian goods (EO 14193), Feb. 11, 2026 (Roll Call 65). 
Supports fair, mutually beneficial trade and opposes trade wars and emergency-power tariffs. 
Border and Immigration
What is the candidate's position on border security, enforcement, and legal immigration?
Branch notes he voted for H.R. 2 to resume border wall construction. 
Voting record
Voted yes on S. 5, the Laken Riley Act (requires detention of certain non-citizens charged with theft or violent crimes), Jan. 22, 2025 (Roll Call 23). Voted yes on H.R. 1958, the Deporting Fraudsters Act, Mar. 18, 2026 (Roll Call 94). 
Supports border security, streamlined legal immigration, a path for law-abiding immigrants and deporting those convicted of crimes; opposes deportation without due process. 
Foreign Policy and Defense
What is the candidate's position on military spending, alliances, and current international conflicts?
Opposes funding for the war in Ukraine and favors deterring future conflicts. 
Voting record
Voted no on S. 1071, the vehicle for the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (final House vote), Dec. 10, 2025 (Roll Call 320). Voted no on H.Con.Res. 38, an Iran War Powers resolution directing removal of U.S. forces from hostilities in Iran, Mar. 5, 2026 (Roll Call 85, failed). Voted no on H.Con.Res. 75, a second Iran War Powers resolution, May 14, 2026 (Roll Call 170, failed 212-212). 
Pledges not to accept donations from AIPAC or groups he describes as aligned with foreign interests. 
Crime and Public Safety
What is the candidate's approach to crime, policing, and federal law enforcement?
No public statement found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.
Voting record
Voted yes on S. 331, the HALT Fentanyl Act, which permanently places fentanyl-related substances in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (June 12, 2025, Roll Call 166; signed into law July 2025). 
His campaign says he supports "safe streets" and deportation of undocumented people convicted of crimes, focusing enforcement on violent offenders rather than families. 
Israel and Gaza
What is the candidate's position on U.S. policy toward Israel and the war in Gaza, including military aid, humanitarian aid, and the Israeli government?
No public statement found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.
Voting record
Voted yes on H.R. 8034, the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024, supplemental appropriations for Israel security assistance (Apr. 20, 2024, Roll Call 152). Voted yes on H.R. 23, the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act, which directs sanctions on the International Criminal Court over investigations of the U.S. or allies such as Israel (Jan. 9, 2025, Roll Call 7). Voted no on Rep. Greene's amendment to H.R. 4016, the FY2026 Defense appropriations bill, to cut $500 million in U.S.-Israel cooperative missile defense funding (failed 6-421, July 18, 2025, Roll Call 205). Voted no on Rep. Massie's amendment to H.R. 8595, the FY2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs appropriations bill, to bar funds for Israel, including $3.3 billion in Foreign Military Financing (failed 104-314-10, July 15, 2026, Roll Call 243). 
His campaign says he opposes sending further funding or offensive weapons to Israel, calls the humanitarian situation in Gaza troubling, and says he will not accept AIPAC donations. 
Health Care
What is the candidate's position on health insurance, the ACA, Medicaid, and drug prices?
No public statement found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.
Voting record
Voted no on H.R. 1834 (the House vehicle for extending enhanced ACA premium tax credits), Jan. 8, 2026 (Roll Call 11). Voted yes on H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (budget reconciliation that extends 2017 individual tax rates, adds tip and overtime deductions, reduces Medicaid spending with work requirements, and phases out some IRA clean-energy credits), July 3, 2025 (Roll Call 190). 
Supports keeping ACA subsidies until a better plan exists, insurance reforms against what he calls price gouging, and transparent drug-pricing models. 
Abortion
What is the candidate's position on abortion law and federal action on abortion?
Opposes abortion access and supports defunding Planned Parenthood. 
Voting record
Voted yes on H.R. 21, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, Jan. 23, 2025 (Roll Call 27). 
No public position found.
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Firearms
What is the candidate's position on firearms laws and the Second Amendment?
Opposes gun control. 
Voting record
Voted yes on H.R. 1041, the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act, May 21, 2026 (Roll Call 190). 
No public position found.
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Elections and Voting
What is the candidate's position on federal election rules, such as proof of citizenship to register, mail voting, and voter ID?
His campaign says elections should remain under state control, and he supports requiring a photo ID to vote and a paper trail on all future voting machines. 
Voting record
Voted yes on H.R. 22, the SAVE Act, which would require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections (Apr. 10, 2025, Roll Call 102). Voted yes on the House amendment to S. 1383 carrying the text of the SAVE America Act (H.R. 7296), which would require proof of citizenship to register and government-issued identification to vote in federal elections (Feb. 11, 2026, Roll Call 69). 
His campaign says he will "stand up for free and fair elections" and push for a nationwide ban on partisan, out-of-cycle gerrymandering; it does not address voter ID or proof of citizenship. 
Transgender Policy
What is the candidate's position on laws related to transgender people, including medical treatment for minors, school sports, and facilities?
No public statement found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.
Voting record
Voted yes on H.R. 28, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, which would make it a Title IX violation for federally funded schools to let students whose sex assigned at birth is male take part in women's and girls' sports (Jan. 14, 2025, Roll Call 12). Voted yes on H.R. 3492, the Protect Children's Innocence Act, which would make it a federal felony to provide medical treatment for gender transition, such as puberty blockers or surgery, to minors (Dec. 17, 2025, Roll Call 351). 
Under a "Dignity & Respect" heading, his campaign opposes federal rules on what people may call themselves or which bathroom they use. 
Religious Liberty and Faith Communities
What has the candidate said or done regarding religious freedom and specific faith communities, such as Christians, Jews, and Muslims?
His campaign issues page says Texas is "ground zero in the fight against radical Islam's attempt to dominate our culture" and that he founded the Sharia-Free America Caucus "to help stop the growing influence of Sharia." 
Voting record
Voted yes on H.R. 6090, the Antisemitism Awareness Act, which directs the Education Department to use the IHRA working definition of antisemitism when enforcing civil rights law (May 1, 2024, Roll Call 172). Did not vote on H.Res. 481, condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including the Boulder, Colorado attack (passed 400-0, June 9, 2025, Roll Call 159). Did not vote on H.Res. 488, denouncing the antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado (passed 280-113-6, June 9, 2025, Roll Call 158). Co-founded and co-chairs the Sharia-Free America Caucus with Rep. Chip Roy (launched Dec. 18, 2025). 
His campaign says "Islamophobia and anti-Muslim hate are real here in Texas" and that "antisemitism is real and rising as well," and describes America as a place to "worship how you want to worship." 
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Economy and Cost of Living

What is the candidate's approach to inflation, prices, wages, and jobs?
RepublicanIncumbent
Branch summarizes him as supporting lower tax rates, less government spending and a smaller government. 
Voting record
Voted yes on H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (budget reconciliation that extends 2017 individual tax rates, adds tip and overtime deductions, reduces Medicaid spending with work requirements, and phases out some IRA clean-energy credits), July 3, 2025 (Roll Call 190). 
Democratic
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.
Sources for this contest (5)
  1. Election Results - Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Texas Secretary of State. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  2. Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election, Texas Secretary of State. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  3. 2020s Redistricting Timeline, Texas Legislative Council. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  4. Supreme Court allows Texas' redrawn congressional map to stand for 2026 elections, WLOS / Sinclair. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  5. United States House of Representatives elections in Texas, 2026, Ballotpedia. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.