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Melissa McDonough
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Texas’ 38th District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Melissa McDonough is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Texas’ 38th District on November 3, 2026, against Jon Bonck (R). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Melissa McDonough’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Melissa McDonough’s campaign has raised $124,711 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $44,442 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$75,181
- The candidate’s own money and loans$48,030
- Political party committees$1,000
- PACs and other committees$500
From donors who gave over $200: $24,674 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 95% from Texas, 5% from other states. Top states: Texas $23,436 (95%), District of Columbia $1,000 (4%), California $238 (1%). 41 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H4TX38011 (2026 reports).
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Melissa McDonough’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Melissa McDonough (Democratic); Jon Bonck (Republican); Alex McMenemy (Green)
- Open seat: now held by Wesley Hunt (R)
- Rating: Solid RAverage of 7; Likely R to Solid R
- Texas 38th District 2026: who’s running
- Every Texas race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in Texas
Early voting: Oct 19 – Oct 30. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in Texas
- Check your registration on Texas’ election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Texas
Ballots already cast in Texas: 4,160,466 (early in person and by mail, county-reported, as of Oct 24; Texas Secretary of State): 51% of 2022 midterm turnout in Texas (8,102,908) · 24% of registered voters in Texas · up 46% from the same point in 2022 in Texas (2,845,953 by Oct 29, 2022, 10 days before that election)
About Melissa McDonough
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Melissa McDonough quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Real estate broker and REALTOR with almost 30 years of experience. · melissaforcongress.com (source for Real estate broker and REALTOR with almost 30 years of experience.) (archived copy of the source for Real estate broker and REALTOR with almost 30 years of experience.)
Endorsements
- Texas AFL-CIO Committee on Political Education (COPE) · texasaflcio.org (source for the Texas AFL-CIO Committee on Political Education (COPE) endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the Texas AFL-CIO Committee on Political Education (COPE) endorsement)
Others not listed.
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: “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.” melissaforcongress.com (source for Israel and Gaza statement) (archived copy of the source for Israel and Gaza statement)
- Campaign finance and super PACs: No statement found (looked at melissaforcongress.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 1), melissaforcongress.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 2); October 25, 2026).
- Health care: “We should expand Medicaid and make Texas a state where getting sick won’t ruin your life.” melissaforcongress.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: No statement found (looked at melissaforcongress.com (checked for Labor, page 1), melissaforcongress.com (checked for Labor, page 2); October 25, 2026).
- Immigration: “Instead of wasting taxpayer money on ineffective barriers, we should be streamlining the immigration process.” melissaforcongress.com (source for Immigration statement) (archived copy of the source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: No statement found (looked at melissaforcongress.com (checked for Housing, page 1), melissaforcongress.com (checked for Housing, page 2); October 25, 2026).
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Melissa McDonough has used:
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Questions and answers
Has Melissa McDonough been backed by AIPAC?
No. Melissa McDonough has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Melissa McDonough had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.