Card image cap

Keith Self's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Office:

On The Ballot: Running, Republican for U.S. House (TX) - District 3

Key

Official Position: Candidate addressed this issue directly by taking the Political Courage Test.
Inferred Position: Candidate refused to address this issue, but Vote Smart inferred this issue based on the candidate's public record, including statements, voting record, and special interest group endorsements.
Unknown Position: Candidate refused to address this issue, or we could not infer an answer for this candidate despite exhaustive research of their public record.
Additional Information: Click on this icon to reveal more information about this candidate's position, from their answers or Vote Smart's research.
Other or Expanded Principles & Legislative Priorities are entered exactly as candidates submit them. Vote Smart does not edit for misspelled words, punctuation or grammar.
What is the Political Courage Test?

Issue Positions

For Presidential and Congressional candidates who refuse to provide voters with their positions, Vote Smart has researched their public records to determine their likely responses. These issue positions are from 2024.

  • "Instead of protecting Roe v Wade how about protecting human LIFE? #SOTU" (x.com)
  • "Keith believes in the sanctity and value of every human life. The sonogram is the greatest tool in our fight against the barbarism and child sacrifice of the abortion industry. In Congress, Keith will fight to protect the Hyde Amendment and finally defund Planned Parenthood." (keithself.com)
  • Rated 100% by National Right to Life Committee (None)
  • "Don’t buy the fake news about social security. I fully support protecting current retirement benefits." (x.com)
  • "Default Democrats have put America on the brink of catastrophe because of their Far Left plan for unlimited government spending and higher taxes!" (x.com)
  • "Proud to support @repbarrymoore in repealing the 16th Amendment. It’s time to restore power back to the states and end a broken tax system that punishes hardworking Americans!" (x.com)
  • Rated 80% by FreedomWorks (None)
  • "Default Democrats have put America on the brink of catastrophe because of their Far Left plan for unlimited government spending and higher taxes!" (x.com)
  • "Proud to support @repbarrymoore in repealing the 16th Amendment. It’s time to restore power back to the states and end a broken tax system that punishes hardworking Americans!" (x.com)
  • Rated 80% by FreedomWorks (None)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "While progressives continue demonizing our police officers, I am taking action this week to support law enforcement. #BackTheBlue #NationalPoliceWeek" (x.com)
  • "This #NationalPoliceWeek, I will be working with my @HouseGOP colleagues to pass effective, meaningful legislation that will: Deport illegal aliens convicted of assault against a police officer, Express the House’s support for law enforcement, Condemn the "Defund the Police" movement, Enable police officers in good standing to purchase retired handguns, Memorialize law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty" (x.com)
  • "The National Defense Authorization Act is coming up this week. It has consistently passed year after year with spending unrelated to our nation’s defense. This year’s NDAA should focus on the lethality of our military." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4365: "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • "Default Democrats have put America on the brink of catastrophe because of their Far Left plan for unlimited government spending and higher taxes!" (x.com)
  • "Shut down spending!" (x.com)
  • "Taxpayers are paying more out of their pockets due to the out of control spending in Washington. We must hold the line in the upcoming appropriations process!" (x.com)
  • "We must STOP the tyranny of our woke weaponized government and out-of-control spending!" (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Default Democrats have put America on the brink of catastrophe because of their Far Left plan for unlimited government spending and higher taxes!" (x.com)
  • "Surging inflation caused by massive government spending is CRUSHING pensions, paychecks, savings, and overall income. We must stand up and stop the spending NOW!" (x.com)
  • "We must STOP the tyranny of our woke weaponized government and out-of-control spending!" (x.com)
  • "That’s it: Joe Biden’s socialist student loan forgiveness plan has been deemed unconstitutional. No saddling Americans with $400 billion in debt. No taxing Jack the plumber for Sally’s gender studies degree. A win for the American people." (x.com)
  • "Keith believes that elections must remain under state control, he supports election integrity laws such as requiring a photo ID to vote, and he insists that all future voting machines include a paper trail." (keithself.com)
  • "Instead of putting America first, the Biden Admin would rather put $3B of your tax dollars towards the globalist green agenda." (x.com)
  • "Not quite, @AOC! This morning, my amendment to defund your Green New Deal era "Civilian Climate Corps" passed and will be included in the House Agriculture Appropriations bill." (x.com)
  • "Made in America should include U.S. energy." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1: "Lower Energy Costs Act" (None)
  • "Keith hunted in the Texas panhandle as a boy, and he served with Airborne Infantry, Special Forces units and Joint units on four continents. He is a life-member of the National Rifle Association. Keith understands that gun ownership and self-defense are foundational to the American way of life, and he will fight all efforts by the left to curtail our Constitutional rights." (keithself.com)
  • "Potentially millions of lawful gun owners will be in jeopardy due to the #BidenBraceBan. This is wrong! Law abiding citizens should not be targeted by the unconstitutional ruling of the ATF." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by Gun Owners of America (None)
  • Rated 92% by National Rifle Association (None)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Just when you thought Joe Biden’s open-border policy reached its lowest point, this administration takes it a step further by selling off parts of the border wall. I have zero tolerance for these gimmicks. Unless the Biden Administration brings security to our border, I will be voting NO on @DHSgov funding." (x.com)
  • "Since Joe Biden took office, over 1.3 MILLION illegal immigrants have got away from border patrol. The solution is straightforward: pass H.R. 2, increase border patrol, and finish the wall!" (x.com)
  • "The Texas border with Mexico is open and in chaos, and the Biden administration’s open border policy is an intentional act of destabilization. Keith believes in going after cartel money in every banking institution where it is stashed, stopping non-governmental organizations from supporting the actual crossing operations, deploying sufficient Texas National Guard members to actually defend US sovereign territory, and if necessary, closing commercial traffic across the border in order to pressure Mexico to take stronger measures to stop the movement of illegal immigrants across their country." (keithself.com)
  • Rated 91% by NumbersUSA (None)
  • "Aliens that unlawfully cross our border should be detained and deterred from overtaking our communities.I applaud @GovAbbott for taking action on the historic crisis in spite of the President’s pro-invasion policies." (x.com)
  • "Since Joe Biden took office, over 1.3 MILLION illegal immigrants have got away from border patrol. The solution is straightforward: pass H.R. 2, increase border patrol, and finish the wall!" (x.com)
  • "This is what happens when Joe Biden provides entry and transportation for illegal immigrants into our cities and neighborhoods. We must secure our border before more families suffer the unspeakable horror that happened to Lizbeth." (x.com)
  • Rated 91% by NumbersUSA (None)
  • "Hamas made their intentions clear – kill every single Israeli and establish a Jihadist Islamic Caliphate. They plan to repeat the horrific attacks committed on October 7, 2023 again and again. I am proud to support H.R. 340 that imposes stiffer sanctions on Hamas, states that support Hamas, and Iranian terror proxies." (x.com)
  • "Iran and its proxies frequently use civilians and civilian infrastructure as shields for their covert terror operation, especially airlines and airports. That is why I introduced a resolution to urge the EU and NATO to sanction and refuse airport access for Iranian airlines that are complicit in Iran’s role as the leading state sponsor of terrorism." (x.com)
  • "While it’s a relief that 5 Americans will return home to their families, paying Iran $6 billion for their release will only incentivize more hostage taking and fund this regime’s number one priority: terrorism. That is why I introduced the Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act (ISRRA) which would enable Congress to prevent destructive decisions from the Biden Administration." (x.com)
  • "Biden has requested $24 billion in aid to Ukraine and a measly $4 billion for our southern border. Unbelievable!" (x.com)
  • "No funding for Ukraine" (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 5692: "Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • "Twitter allowed the Taliban to tweet, but banned an American president. Clearly, Big Tech poses a clear and present danger to freedom of speech and public debate in America. Selective censorship using shifting criteria must stop. Keith will fight to end the sweeping immunity given to the tech industry so that consumers have more legal tools to protect themselves." (keithself.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7521 "Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act" (votesmart.org)

Vote Smart does not permit the use of its name or programs in any campaign activity, including advertising, debates, and speeches.

arrow_upward