Quiz

Although he is a Republican, he ran as a Libertarian candidate for President in 1988. He ultimately finished third in the popular vote (with 431,750 votes) behind Democrat Michael Dukakis and Republican George Bush (who won the election by a wide margin).

Earned the nickname "Dr. No," because of his constant votes against legislative proposals that he deems unconstitutional.

Was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 22nd district from January 1976 to January 1977 and January 1979 to January 1985. He was later elected to the state's 14th district, which includes an area along the Gulf Coast southwest of Houston, and has been in office since January 1997.

Is seeking the Republican nomination for the 2012 presidential election.

Served as a flight surgeon in the U.S. Air Force during the 1960s.

Was one of only four Republican congressmen to endorse Ronald Reagan's 1976 presidential campaign.

German-American.

After concluding his bid for the presidency, he was offered to endorse Republican nominee John McCain but, instead, he endorsed Chuck Baldwin of the Constitution Party.

Member, U.S. Senate Financial Services and Foreign Relations committees.

Medical doctor.

Following the 2016 US Presidential Election, the Electoral College cast their votes. One Texas Elector opposed to Donald Trump voted for Ron Paul, making the former Texas Congressman the oldest person to receive an Electoral Vote at 81.

Was the one of the few Republican congressmen to vote against the Iraq War.

Father of Rand Paul.

Is seeking the nomination of the Republican presidential candidate for the 2012 presidential elections.

The planned community of Paulville, located in southwestern Texas, is named after Ron Paul. The community is based on the Paul's libertarian political ideologies. Paul himself has expressed mixed feelings towards the settlement.