Texas District 38

TX-38 • 2026 Election
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Primary

Democratic Primary

Held March 3, 2026.

CandidateVotes%
Melissa McDonough ✓ 26,998 51.6%
Marvalette Hunter 14,791 28.3%
Theresa Courts 10,497 20.1%

Republican Runoff

Held May 26, 2026.

CandidateVotes%
Jon Bonck ✓ 31,816 64.8%
Shelly deZevallos 17,318 35.3%

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Race Overview

Incumbent
OPEN (Wesley Hunt)
Party
Republican
Current Rating
Safe R expert avg
State delegation
13D - 25R
Open Seat
Yes
Cook PVI
R+15

Race Ratings

Cook Political Report

Solid R

Candidates

Melissa McDonough Nominee

Democrat
Total Raised: $117,069
Cash on Hand: $60,074
Jon Bonck

Jon Bonck Nominee

Republican
Total Raised: $2,171,138
Cash on Hand: $330,140

Alex McMenemy

Green
Total Raised: $9,888
Cash on Hand: $761

William M Taggart IV

Independent
Total Raised: $9,995
Cash on Hand: $0

William Miskey Taggart IV

Independent
Total Raised: $9,995
Cash on Hand: $0

Average is the unweighted mean of the last three scientific public polls. Fewer than three uses the polls that exist. The rating uses that average when the newest poll ended in the last 30 days. The table lists the polls in that average, plus the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more. How accurate is each pollster? →

No polls in the last 90 days.

Questions About This Race

Is the 2026 TX-38 House race competitive?

No — the expert consensus rates it Safe R for Republicans.

When is the 2026 TX-38 House race decided?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

How is the PollingSource average calculated?

The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of the last three scientific public polls, or fewer when fewer exist. One poll sets the rating when it ended in the last 30 days. We do not exclude pollsters. The table lists recent polls, including ones older than those three. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.

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