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U.S. House, Texas District 38

2-year termOpen seat: incumbent Wesley Hunt (R) ran for U.S. Senate and did not win the nomination. Republican Jon Bonck won the May 26, 2026 runoff over Shelly deZevallos. Green nominee Alex McMenemy is on the ballot. Independent filers Scott Cubbler and William Taggart were rejected (SOS independent filings page). Not rated competitive by Cook (Oct. 16, 2026). District lines: PlanC2333 (H.B. 4, 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, signed Aug. 29, 2025). A three-judge federal panel enjoined it Nov. 18, 2025; the U.S. Supreme Court stayed that order Dec. 4, 2025 (Texas Legislative Council timeline) and on April 27, 2026 summarily reversed in Abbott v. LULAC, so PlanC2333 governs the 2026 election. Members elected under the 2021 map (PlanC2193) serve until January 2027.Partially researched. Last researched Oct 20, 2026Report a correction
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Economy and Cost of Living
What is the candidate's approach to inflation, prices, wages, and jobs?
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Calls for a $20 minimum wage and stronger unions. 
Taxes
What changes, if any, does the candidate support to federal income, business, or other taxes?
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Federal Spending and Debt
How does the candidate approach the federal budget, deficit, and national debt?
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Energy
What is the candidate's position on oil and gas, renewables, and energy regulation?
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Social Security and Medicare
What changes, if any, does the candidate support to Social Security and Medicare?
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Trade and Tariffs
What is the candidate's position on tariffs and trade agreements?
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Border and Immigration
What is the candidate's position on border security, enforcement, and legal immigration?
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Calls for ending ICE. 
Foreign Policy and Defense
What is the candidate's position on military spending, alliances, and current international conflicts?
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Calls for an end to foreign wars. 
Crime and Public Safety
What is the candidate's approach to crime, policing, and federal law enforcement?
Lists public safety as a top district challenge, calling for enforcing the law and securing the border, and cites the murder of Jocelyn Nungaray. 
Opposes a "two-tiered justice system," says gun violence is the leading cause of death for children, and says banning guns is not practical but inaction is not either. 
His platform calls for building stronger communities to reduce crime and for abolishing ICE and charging participants in its operations as "terrorists." 
Israel and Gaza
What is the candidate's position on U.S. policy toward Israel and the war in Gaza, including military aid, humanitarian aid, and the Israeli government?
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Says Israel is a U.S. ally with a right to self-defense, that its response should be proportionate with leaders held accountable for any war crimes, and supports a two-state solution. 
His platform supports boycotts, divestment and sanctions against Israel "until Palestine is Free"; in Ballotpedia's survey he described Israel's actions as genocide and called for ending weapons supplies. 
Health Care
What is the candidate's position on health insurance, the ACA, Medicaid, and drug prices?
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Her 2024 platform focused on health care costs, including expanding Medicaid. 
Calls for free universal health care. 
Abortion
What is the candidate's position on abortion law and federal action on abortion?
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Her 2024 platform listed women's health and reproductive rights. 
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Firearms
What is the candidate's position on firearms laws and the Second Amendment?
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Elections and Voting
What is the candidate's position on federal election rules, such as proof of citizenship to register, mail voting, and voter ID?
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Supports easier mail-in voting, continued countywide voting and more accessible polling places; says claims of election fraud have not been proven. 
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Transgender Policy
What is the candidate's position on laws related to transgender people, including medical treatment for minors, school sports, and facilities?
Under "Defend Our Kids," opposes teaching "gender ideology" in schools and emphasizes parental rights; no statement found on sports or medical treatment. 
Says injustice against the LGBTQ+ community persists and opposes policies she says reverse past progress; no statement found on specific laws about medical treatment, sports, or facilities. 
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Religious Liberty and Faith Communities
What has the candidate said or done regarding religious freedom and specific faith communities, such as Christians, Jews, and Muslims?
Under "Defend Religious Liberty," says faith belongs in public life and is being pushed out of the public square. 
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Economy and Cost of Living

What is the candidate's approach to inflation, prices, wages, and jobs?
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Green
Calls for a $20 minimum wage and stronger unions. 
Sources for this contest (7)
  1. Election Results - Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Texas Secretary of State. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  2. Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election, Texas Secretary of State. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  3. 2020s Redistricting Timeline, Texas Legislative Council. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  4. Supreme Court allows Texas' redrawn congressional map to stand for 2026 elections, WLOS / Sinclair. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  5. Texas 2026 General Election, The Green Papers. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  6. Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election, Harris County Elections. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  7. Independent Candidate Filings, 2026 November 3rd General Election, Texas Secretary of State. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.