2026 Midterms · U.S. House · Texas Safe
Texas — 3rd District
Democratic
Evan Hunt
Republican
Keith Self
Incumbent
Incumbent Republican Representative Keith Self faces Democratic challenger Evan Hunt in Texas' 3rd Congressional District following the state's August 2025 mid-decade redistricting. Self, a West Point graduate, 25-year Army veteran, and former Collin County Judge, is seeking re-election backed by President Donald Trump and conservative advocacy groups. Hunt, a decorated 20-year Air Force combat veteran and aerospace executive, is running on a platform focused on public infrastructure, middle-out economic relief, healthcare access, and anti-corruption reform. Major election forecasters—including Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, DDHQ/The Hill, and Sabato's Crystal Ball—rate the district as Solid or Safe Republican.
Border security and immigration
high salienceSelf advocates physical wall construction, cartel asset seizures, and militarized border enforcement, whereas Hunt calls for border security paired with due process, human dignity, and local law enforcement.
Economy and Cost of Living
high salienceHunt advocates middle-out economic growth through federal investments in housing, childcare, and public infrastructure, whereas Self calls for cutting government spending and taxes to curb inflation.
Government Reform and Democracy
high salienceHunt focuses democratic reform on eliminating dark money, banning stock trading, and repealing Citizens United, while Self prioritizes election integrity measures such as voter photo ID, paper trails, and proof of citizenship.
Foreign Policy and National Security
high salienceHunt emphasizes strengthening coalition alliances and streamlining defense spending, whereas Self focuses on confronting China and opposing federal aid to Ukraine.
Healthcare
medium salienceHunt focuses on defending Affordable Care Act subsidies and lowering healthcare costs, while Self focuses on opposing federal healthcare mandates.
Education and School Choice
medium salienceHunt advocates increasing public school funding while opposing voucher programs, whereas Self's documented record focuses on restricting transgender participation in female school sports.