Keith Barton
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Texas
TX-23 Republican nominee?
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MAR 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleConstruction equipment manager
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationTexas
BackgroundConstruction equipment manager
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Notable personal detailsKeith George Keith Barton is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Texas’ 23rd Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He has described himself as a veteran and a construction equipment manager, and has worked in management roles in operations and logistics. He has run under the campaign committee Barton for Congress.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate emphasizes fiscal responsibility, cutting waste, lowering the cost of living, reducing inflation, and restoring fiscal discipline; his campaign frames economic policy around limiting federal spending and improving efficiency rather than expanding taxes or social spending. He presents pro‑business, pro‑efficiency priorities and supports measures to lower costs for families.
Healthcare
Supports market-oriented reforms to lower costs and expand access, including increasing competition across state lines, reducing regulatory barriers for providers, and expanding telehealth; prioritizes affordability, access, and competition and emphasizes targeted improvements for veterans’ care and mental health access. Positions focus on practical, cost-conscious changes rather than large federal mandates or single-payer solutions.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border security and tools for law enforcement to stop cartel violence while also calling for improvements to legal immigration processing and faster screenings at ports of entry.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate identifies as a Second Amendment advocate and states “Shall not be infringed,” and his campaign emphasizes giving law enforcement tools to protect communities. He is listed by pro-gun advocacy groups as a pro-gun candidate.
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