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U.S. House District 38
2026 Texas U.S. House District 38 — General Election · November 3, 2026
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MELISSA MCDONOUGH
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17924 HOLDERRIETH RD · TOMBALL, TX 77377
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Email: [email protected]
Mailing address: 17924 HOLDERRIETH RD
Mailing address: TOMBALL, TX 77377
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FEC committee ID: C00836940
FEC committee name: MELISSA MCDONOUGH FOR CONGRESS
Published email: [email protected]
Published website: https://www.melissaforcongress.com/
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REAL ESTATE
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Occupation: REAL ESTATE
Melissa McDonough has been a resident of Harris County for nearly three decades. She is a mother, a successful businesswoman, and a community organizer. Learn more about her on bio page.
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Melissa McDonough has been a resident of Harris County for nearly three decades. She is a mother, a successful businesswoman, and a community organizer. Learn more about her on bio page.
She has almost 30 years of experience as a REALTOR© and 20 years of real estate brokerage owner/manager experience with over 45 agents. She has represented hundreds of people with the most expensive purchase they may ever make, their home.
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She has almost 30 years of experience as a REALTOR© and 20 years of real estate brokerage owner/manager experience with over 45 agents. She has represented hundreds of people with the most expensive purchase they may ever make, their home.
Their sons attended public schools and entered college at ages 16 and 14. Their oldest son attended Texas Tech University and their youngest son graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering, pilot’s license, and a business minor.
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Their sons attended public schools and entered college at ages 16 and 14. Their oldest son attended Texas Tech University and their youngest son graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering, pilot’s license, and a business minor.
Ever since the Supreme Court ruled that states can ban abortion, Texas has become a dangerous place for women. 50% of Texas counties do not have a women’s health provider. Infant mortality increased by 11% since the ban went into effect. This is not “pro-life,” this is “pro-forced birth.” Women deserve the right to bodily autonomy, and their healthcare decisions should be made privately with a physician.
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Ever since the Supreme Court ruled that states can ban abortion, Texas has become a dangerous place for women. 50% of Texas counties do not have a women’s health provider. Infant mortality increased by 11% since the ban went into effect. This is not “pro-life,” this is “pro-forced birth.” Women deserve the right to bodily autonomy, and their healthcare decisions should be made privately with a physician.
The United States is a country founded by immigrants, and our diversity is one of our strengths. However, the situation at the border has gotten out of hand. Instead of wasting taxpayer money on ineffective barriers, we should be streamlining the immigration process. Long immigration backlogs increase the chances of illegal immigration.
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The United States is a country founded by immigrants, and our diversity is one of our strengths. However, the situation at the border has gotten out of hand. Instead of wasting taxpayer money on ineffective barriers, we should be streamlining the immigration process. Long immigration backlogs increase the chances of illegal immigration.
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Find out if you are a resident of CD 38 by clicking on the link below and entering your information. Your district number will be under “U.S. REP” on the certificate link.
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Find out if you are a resident of CD 38 by clicking on the link below and entering your information. Your district number will be under “U.S. REP” on the certificate link.
While the rest of the world still struggles with high inflation, the US has managed to bring it down to a more desirable level. I am hoping to continue smart policy that is proactive and not reactive.
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While the rest of the world still struggles with high inflation, the US has managed to bring it down to a more desirable level. I am hoping to continue smart policy that is proactive and not reactive.
With thousands of miles of coastal and international boundaries, Texas is a major center of international trade. Bad foreign policy can hurt our relationships with our trading partners, as well as hurt Americans financially.
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With thousands of miles of coastal and international boundaries, Texas is a major center of international trade. Bad foreign policy can hurt our relationships with our trading partners, as well as hurt Americans financially.
As other developed nations such as Germany and Norway provide tuition-free education to their residents, many brilliant American minds are priced out of the education they deserve. We need to make quality education more affordable and accessible so everyone can prosper.
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As other developed nations such as Germany and Norway provide tuition-free education to their residents, many brilliant American minds are priced out of the education they deserve. We need to make quality education more affordable and accessible so everyone can prosper.
As an election worker, I have been on the front lines of defending democracy. We need to make mail-in voting easier, continue to allow county-wide voting, have more accessible polling locations, and keep polling locations safe and fully stocked with the resources they need.
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As an election worker, I have been on the front lines of defending democracy. We need to make mail-in voting easier, continue to allow county-wide voting, have more accessible polling locations, and keep polling locations safe and fully stocked with the resources they need.
The petroleum industry will always be an integral part of the Texas economy, but we will be left behind if we do not keep up with advances in energy. Using renewables in conjunction with fossil fuels will help keep our grid from failing while mitigating negative environmental impacts.
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The petroleum industry will always be an integral part of the Texas economy, but we will be left behind if we do not keep up with advances in energy. Using renewables in conjunction with fossil fuels will help keep our grid from failing while mitigating negative environmental impacts.
As Harris County continues to develop and grow, the risk of flood damage increases. We need responsible and consistent approaches to land development and water retention. We shouldn’t have to make the decision to flood one community to save others.
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As Harris County continues to develop and grow, the risk of flood damage increases. We need responsible and consistent approaches to land development and water retention. We shouldn’t have to make the decision to flood one community to save others.
Russia launched an unprovoked attack on Ukraine without justification. Ukraine is an American trade partner, and Russia presents a direct threat to America and our allies. We should continue to support Ukraine with our old military equipment while avoiding a scenario that would require “boots on the ground.”
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Russia launched an unprovoked attack on Ukraine without justification. Ukraine is an American trade partner, and Russia presents a direct threat to America and our allies. We should continue to support Ukraine with our old military equipment while avoiding a scenario that would require “boots on the ground.”
Israel is America’s ally, and they have a right to defend themselves from foreign attacks. Their response should be proportionate, and their leadership should be held accountable for any war crimes committed. The people of both Israel and Gaza deserve peace, and the “Two State Solution” from the Oslo Accords should be honored by both countries.
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Israel is America’s ally, and they have a right to defend themselves from foreign attacks. Their response should be proportionate, and their leadership should be held accountable for any war crimes committed. The people of both Israel and Gaza deserve peace, and the “Two State Solution” from the Oslo Accords should be honored by both countries.
A true democracy should not have a two-tiered justice system where the rich and powerful are treated differently than the middle and lower classes. From politicians to police officers, all authority figures should follow the laws that taxpayers pay them to enforce.
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A true democracy should not have a two-tiered justice system where the rich and powerful are treated differently than the middle and lower classes. From politicians to police officers, all authority figures should follow the laws that taxpayers pay them to enforce.
“Thoughts and prayers” clearly aren’t enough. Banning guns is not a practical solution, but neither is doing nothing. We need to have a conversation about how to move forward as a safer nation that still respects the Second Amendment. By promoting responsible gun ownership, safe firearm storage, stronger background checks, and improved access to mental health care, we can help reduce gun violence while protecting the constitutional rights of law-abiding Texans.
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“Thoughts and prayers” clearly aren’t enough. Banning guns is not a practical solution, but neither is doing nothing. We need to have a conversation about how to move forward as a safer nation that still respects the Second Amendment. By promoting responsible gun ownership, safe firearm storage, stronger background checks, and improved access to mental health care, we can help reduce gun violence while protecting the constitutional rights of law-abiding Texans.
Between April and December 2021, Texas had an increase in 9,800 births. Only time will tell how the increase in births will affect our foster care system, education system, crime rate, and welfare budget.
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Between April and December 2021, Texas had an increase in 9,800 births. Only time will tell how the increase in births will affect our foster care system, education system, crime rate, and welfare budget.
The United States is a country founded by immigrants, and our diversity is one of our strengths. However, the situation at the border has gotten out of hand. Instead of wasting taxpayer money on ineffective barriers, we should be streamlining the immigration process. Long immigration backlogs increase the chances of illegal immigration.
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The United States is a country founded by immigrants, and our diversity is one of our strengths. However, the situation at the border has gotten out of hand. Instead of wasting taxpayer money on ineffective barriers, we should be streamlining the immigration process. Long immigration backlogs increase the chances of illegal immigration.
Melissa believes in supporting people; wherever they are in their story. Everyone has a different story and timeline. What is right for one person is not necessarily right for another. We have all been blessed with free will. However, our individual freedoms end where it impacts someone else’s individual rights to health, safety, speech, and liberty.
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Melissa believes in supporting people; wherever they are in their story. Everyone has a different story and timeline. What is right for one person is not necessarily right for another. We have all been blessed with free will. However, our individual freedoms end where it impacts someone else’s individual rights to health, safety, speech, and liberty.
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Donald Trump’s trade war with China cost Americans $80 billion in new taxes. Governor Abbott cost Texas billions in lost revenue because of his border stunts. These xenophobic policies don’t help anyone. Good trade policy requires treating your trading partners with respect.
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Donald Trump’s trade war with China cost Americans $80 billion in new taxes. Governor Abbott cost Texas billions in lost revenue because of his border stunts. These xenophobic policies don’t help anyone. Good trade policy requires treating your trading partners with respect.
With gun violence being the number one cause of death among kids aged 1 to 18, something must be done to protect our children.
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With gun violence being the number one cause of death among kids aged 1 to 18, something must be done to protect our children.
Extremism is tearing America apart, and we desperately need a return to normalcy in Washington DC. I will give the people of CD38 the proper representation they deserve.
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Extremism is tearing America apart, and we desperately need a return to normalcy in Washington DC. I will give the people of CD38 the proper representation they deserve.
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FEC candidate totals January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
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Candidate ID: H4TX38011
Name: MCDONOUGH, MELISSA A
Office: House
State: TX
District: TX38
Coverage start: 2025-01-01
Coverage end: 2026-06-30
Total receipts: $66928.90
Total disbursements: $45689.27
Cash on hand: $43939.42
Debts owed by committee: $113239.86
Candidate contributions: $28042.46
Loans made by candidate: $0.00
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