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Melissa McDonough

Melissa McDonough
Democratic
Candidato a U.S. House, Texas District 38.

Antecedentes

McDonough is a realtor with about 30 years in real estate and a former election judge. She was the 2024 Democratic nominee in this district; positions below are from her 2024 platform. 

Occupation
Realtor; brokerage owner
Hometown
Tomball, Texas
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Positions

Economy and Cost of Living

What is the candidate's approach to inflation, prices, wages, and jobs?
No se encontró una posición pública.
Buscado el 20 oct 2026.

Taxes

What changes, if any, does the candidate support to federal income, business, or other taxes?
No se encontró una posición pública.
Buscado el 20 oct 2026.

Federal Spending and Debt

How does the candidate approach the federal budget, deficit, and national debt?
No se encontró una posición pública.
Buscado el 20 oct 2026.

Energy

What is the candidate's position on oil and gas, renewables, and energy regulation?
No se encontró una posición pública.
Buscado el 20 oct 2026.

Social Security and Medicare

What changes, if any, does the candidate support to Social Security and Medicare?
No se encontró una posición pública.
Buscado el 20 oct 2026.

Trade and Tariffs

What is the candidate's position on tariffs and trade agreements?
No se encontró una posición pública.
Buscado el 20 oct 2026.

Border and Immigration

What is the candidate's position on border security, enforcement, and legal immigration?
No se encontró una posición pública.
Buscado el 20 oct 2026.

Foreign Policy and Defense

What is the candidate's position on military spending, alliances, and current international conflicts?
No se encontró una posición pública.
Buscado el 20 oct 2026.

Crime and Public Safety

What is the candidate's approach to crime, policing, and federal law enforcement?
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. 

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?
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. 

Health Care

What is the candidate's position on health insurance, the ACA, Medicaid, and drug prices?
Her 2024 platform focused on health care costs, including expanding Medicaid. 

Abortion

What is the candidate's position on abortion law and federal action on abortion?
Her 2024 platform listed women's health and reproductive rights. 

Firearms

What is the candidate's position on firearms laws and the Second Amendment?
No se encontró una posición pública.
Buscado el 20 oct 2026.

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?
Supports easier mail-in voting, continued countywide voting and more accessible polling places; says claims of election fraud have not been proven. 

Transgender Policy

What is the candidate's position on laws related to transgender people, including medical treatment for minors, school sports, and facilities?
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. 

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?
No se encontró una posición pública.
Buscado el 20 oct 2026.

Dinero

Las cifras de financiamiento se están verificando con los informes oficiales de la FEC y de la Comisión de Ética de Texas y aparecerán aquí una vez verificadas.

Respaldos

No se encontraron respaldos públicos. Buscado el 20 oct 2026.