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Republican
Keith Barton

Keith Barton

Overview

Current roleU.S. Marine Corps veteran

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyConservative Republican

LocationTexas

BackgroundU.S. Marine Corps veteran

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EducationUniversity of Alaska Anchorage — B.A. (2004)

Notable personal detailsKeith George Barton is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Texas' 23rd Congressional District (2026 cycle). He is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and has worked in logistics and operations management, including roles in large-scale distribution and heavy equipment rental operations in San Antonio. He has also operated a small drone-related business and has been active in local Republican primary contests in TX-23.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

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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