Texas 3rd District

Keith Self (R) holds this seat and is running again. 2 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026.

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  Keith Self

  Republican · holds this seat today

  B

  Liberty Score B

  On the liberty side in 91 of 105 votes and bills.

  Raised $887,245 since January 2025: 73% from people, 26% from PACs and other committees, 1% transfers and other income. The filing at FEC.gov

  Every vote behind this grade
• EH

  Evan Hunt

  Democrat · retired Air Force officer, defense executive

  D-

  Liberty Score D-

  61 out of 100 across 4 principles. Graded on what Hunt has said and done, because I have no votes in Congress to count for Hunt.

  Raised $702,786 since January 2025: 88% from people, 11% the candidate’s own money, 1% from PACs and other committees. The filing at FEC.gov

  See each one, with its source

Higher on Liberty Score: Keith Self. Keith Self: B, 83 out of 100 from recorded votes. Evan Hunt: D-, 61 out of 100 from words and actions, with no votes in Congress to count.

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A solid letter is a grade from recorded votes on that principle. An outlined letter is on the same scale, for a candidate with no votes: it comes from what that candidate has said and done, and every source is listed below.

Evan Hunt, on the record

I have no votes in Congress to count for Hunt, so the grade above comes from this list: what Hunt has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.

• October 2026 · His campaign siteTyranny

  Says the United States must confront terrorist organizations, in particular those backed by the Islamic Republic.

  “The United States must remain steadfast in confronting terrorist organizations, particularly those backed by the Islamic Republic of Iran, and in ensuring the safety and security of our allies.”

  By the test I use for votes

  AWith liberty

  Confronting Islamic Republic-backed terror groups is the with side of tyranny.

  Source: Evan Hunt for Congress, home page (America First & The Middle East)Discuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteFree nations

  He says he does not support sending more money or offensive weapons to Israel until spending matches US values.

  “Until we get back to spending money in line with our values, I don’t support sending another dollar or offensive weapon to Israel.”

  By the test I use for votes

  FAgainst liberty

  Cutting off offensive weapons to Israel is on the against side of the measure.

  Source: Elect Evan Hunt, campaign site (Priorities)Discuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteFree nations

  He says NATO and other alliances help keep America secure.

  “strong alliances like NATO help keep America secure.”

  By the test I use for votes

  AWith liberty

  Backing NATO is on the with side of the measure.

  Source: Elect Evan Hunt, campaign site (Priorities)Discuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteFree markets

  He argues that trade wars hurt consumers.

  “However, there is no need to instigate trade wars that will only hurt consumers in the long run.”

  By the test I use for votes

  AWith liberty

  Opposing broad tariffs follows the free markets test, which lists broad tariffs on the against side.

  Source: Elect Evan Hunt, campaign site (Priorities)Discuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteEqual rights

  He says the federal government should not decide what people may call themselves or what bathroom they use.

  “We don’t need the federal government to tell us what type of medical treatment we can get, what we’re allowed to call ourselves, or what bathroom we can use.”

  By the test I use for votes

  ?Not clear either way

  The words do not name sport, schools or prisons, so they do not settle the measure.

  Source: Elect Evan Hunt, campaign site (Priorities)Discuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteBorders

  He supports strong borders and quick deportation of undocumented people who commit crimes.

  “I support strong borders, safe streets, and efficient deportations of undocumented criminals.”

  By the test I use for votes

  AWith liberty

  Securing the border and deporting those who break the law is on the with side.

  Source: Elect Evan Hunt, campaign site (Priorities)Discuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteBorders

  He says ICE raids have been costly, dangerous and unnecessary.

  “ICE raids have proven costly, dangerous, and unnecessary.”

  By the test I use for votes

  FAgainst liberty

  Opposing ICE enforcement is on the against side.

  Source: Elect Evan Hunt, campaign site (Priorities)Discuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteBorders

  He supports a path for law-abiding immigrants to earn their place.

  “I support immigration reform that protects our borders, streamlines legal immigration, and gives law-abiding immigrants a path to earn their place.”

  By the test I use for votes

  FAgainst liberty

  A path to status for people here illegally is on the against side.

  Source: Elect Evan Hunt, campaign site (Priorities)Discuss this

Who is on the ballot: the state election offices, as listed on Wikipedia on November 3, 2026, checked against the candidate file of the Federal Election Commission. See a name that is wrong or missing? Say so in the discussion.