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Keith
Self

Republican U.S. Rep. Keith Self (TX-03), Army veteran and former Collin County judge, seeks a third term in 2026.

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endorsements
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Background

Keith Self is a Republican U.S. Representative serving Texas's 3rd Congressional District, having been first elected in 2022 and sworn in on January 3, 2023. 13/) Before entering Congress, he served as Collin County judge from 2007 to 2018, winning three consecutive terms beginning in 2006. 13/)

Prior to his political career, Self served in the U.S. Army for approximately 25 years (1975–1999, and again in 2002–2003), retiring as a lieutenant colonel with assignments including airborne infantry and Special Forces. He subsequently worked as a defense contractor. 3/)1

Self was raised in Texas and educated at Tascosa High School in Amarillo, graduating in 1971. He earned a B.S. from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point (1975), an M.A. from the University of Southern California (1981), and attended the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. 3/) He and his wife reside in McKinney, Texas. 1

Self is an incumbent candidate in the November 3, 2026 general election for Texas's 3rd Congressional District, having announced his reelection campaign on his official campaign website. 1214

At a glance

Party
Republican · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 3, Texas
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Texas's 3rd Congressional District
Website
keithself.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 10
    news
    Self discusses public unease over war in Iran and economic pressures

    In his NewsNation interview, Self described the campaign environment as shaped by broader concerns including rising costs and the ongoing conflict in Iran, and acknowledged that Republicans had not done enough to communicate their record to voters.

    Texas Republican congressman says people are unsettled by the war in Iran · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 10
    debate
    Self dismisses debate invitation, says 'This is my seat to win' in NewsNation interview

    In a NewsNation interview, Self dismissed challenger Evan Hunt's debate suggestion, stating 'This is my seat to win.' He also discussed economic concerns such as higher grocery and fuel costs and the conflict in Iran, saying Republicans had not effectively communicated their record.

    Texas Republican congressman says people are unsettled by the war in Iran · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 9
    debate
    Hunt challenges Self to debate hosted by The McKinney Podcast; no debate scheduled

    Evan Hunt said he had challenged Rep. Keith Self to a debate hosted by The McKinney Podcast. As of October 9, no debate had been scheduled. Hunt also claimed his internal polling showed him ahead among independents by two points and predicted the race would be decided by five points or less, though no supporting data was released.

    Evan Hunt Challenges Keith Self on McKinney Recall and ... · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 5
    news
    Reporting highlights Self's silence on McKinney recall since petition submission

    TX3DNews reported that Self had said little publicly about the McKinney recall effort since the petition was submitted on September 25, despite having signed and supported it. Signature verification was ongoing.

    Keith Self Quiet as McKinney Recall Signature Verification ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Oct 1
    news
    Self posts on political alliances and federal spending

    Collin Times reported that Self addressed political alliances and federal spending in recent social media posts, outlining his positions on these issues ahead of the November general election.

    Rep. Keith Self addresses political alliances and federal spending in recent posts - Collin Times · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 29
    endorsement
    McKinney Councilman Justin Beller endorses Evan Hunt, calls Self 'unfit to serve'

    McKinney council member Justin Beller publicly backed Democratic challenger Evan Hunt and criticized Rep. Keith Self over his involvement in the mosque-related recall dispute. Self's office had not responded to requests for comment by publication time.

    Beller calls Self ‘unfit to serve,’ backs Evan Hunt at ... · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 26
    news
    Dallas Morning News reports McKinney council approved mosque site plan unanimously

    The Dallas Morning News reported that the McKinney city council had approved the mosque site plan unanimously and that the city would review the recall petition signatures. Self's support for the recall effort drew attention.

    A mosque vote sparked McKinney's recall effort. Years of frustration fueled it. · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Sep 25
    news
    McKinney recall petition submitted after city approves mosque site plan

    A recall petition targeting McKinney's mayor and three council members was submitted, with about 7,400 signatures gathered. At least 5,805 needed verification. Self had signed and publicly supported the petition following the city's unanimous approval of a mosque site plan.

    McKinney recall organizer says signature threshold ... · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Mar 3
    filing
    Keith Self wins Republican primary for TX-03 with 80.2% of the vote

    Self secured the Republican nomination for Texas's 3rd Congressional District with approximately 80.2% of the primary vote. Evan Hunt won the Democratic nomination unopposed.

    TX-03 House race 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Donald Trump, President official
    Listed as endorsing Self by iVoterGuide and on Self's campaign endorsement page. No endorsement date given. ivoterguide.com
  • Jim Jordan, House Judiciary Chairman official
    Appears on Self's campaign endorsement page. No date given; source does not confirm the endorsement is specific to the 2026 race. keithself.com
  • Restore Liberty organization
    Listed by iVoterGuide among Self's endorsements. No endorsement date shown. ivoterguide.com
  • NRA Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) organization
    Included in iVoterGuide's endorsement list for Self. No endorsement date given. ivoterguide.com
  • Eagle Forum PAC organization
    Included in iVoterGuide's endorsement list for Self. No endorsement date given. ivoterguide.com
  • Grassroots America: We the People organization
    Endorsement page states 'We strongly endorse Keith Self for election to US House, District 3' for the 2026 election cycle. No specific endorsement date given. gawtp.com
  • Chip Roy, U.S. Representative (TX-21) official
    Listed by iVoterGuide; Self's campaign page includes Roy's endorsement, saying Self should be sent 'back to Congress.' No endorsement date shown. ivoterguide.com
  • Texas Alliance for Life PAC organization
    Listed on iVoterGuide and on the organization's own 2026 Primary Runoff & General Election Endorsements page for U.S. Representative, District 3. No specific endorsement date given. texasallianceforlife.org
  • Green Beret PAC organization
    Listed by iVoterGuide among Self's endorsements. No endorsement date shown. ivoterguide.com
  • TeaParty911.com organization
    Included in iVoterGuide's endorsement list for Self. No endorsement date given. ivoterguide.com
  • The Guardian Fund organization
    Included in iVoterGuide's endorsement list for Self. No endorsement date given. ivoterguide.com

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$841K
Spent
$663K
Cash on hand
$288K

As of Sep 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2TX00064(opens in a new tab)

Sources 22

  1. [1] Texas Republican congressman says people are unsettled by the war in Iran(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
  2. [2] Evan Hunt Challenges Keith Self on McKinney Recall and ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  3. [3] Voter Guide Profile for TX U.S. Rep., Dist.3 candidate - Keith Self(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  4. [4] Voter Guide Profile for TX U.S. Rep., Dist.3 candidate - Keith Self(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  5. [5] Keith Self Quiet as McKinney Recall Signature Verification ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  6. [6] Rep. Self to Newsmax: GOP Has 'Lots of Successes' to Tout(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  7. [7] Rep. Keith Self addresses political alliances and federal spending in recent posts - Collin Times(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  8. [8] Beller calls Self ‘unfit to serve,’ backs Evan Hunt at ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
  9. [9] TX-03 House race 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
  10. [10] A mosque vote sparked McKinney's recall effort. Years of frustration fueled it.(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2026
  11. [11] McKinney recall organizer says signature threshold ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  12. [12] Endorsements | Keith Self for Congress(opens in a new tab) Aug 28, 2026
  13. [13] Issues(opens in a new tab) Aug 28, 2026
  14. [14] 2026 Republican Primary Endorsements - Grassroots America ...(opens in a new tab) May 20, 2026
  15. [15] Congressman Keith Self Sends FY2027 Appropriations Letter ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 23, 2026
  16. [16] 2026 Primary Runoff & General Election Endorsements -(opens in a new tab) Nov 25, 2025
  17. [17] Congressman Keith Self Talks Mail-In Voting, the SAVE Act, and Collin ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2025
  18. [18] Congressman Keith Self Releases Statement Following ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 3, 2025
  19. [19] Congressman Keith Self Introduces Bill to Strengthen ...(opens in a new tab) Jan 31, 2025
  20. [20] Congressman Keith Self Sends Letter to the Bureau of Alcohol ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2023
  21. [21] Congressman Keith Self Encourages Fiscal Responsibility(opens in a new tab) Apr 24, 2023
  22. [22] Congressman Keith Self Introduces the EL CHAPO Act(opens in a new tab) Mar 24, 2023
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