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U.S. House · TX-38 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Melissa McDonough

Democratic candidate for Texas's 38th Congressional District

Melissa McDonough is a real estate broker and community advocate focused on public education, reproductive freedom, accessible voting and flood resilience.

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DistrictTX-38
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Melissa stands.

Campaign position

Accessible voting and mail ballots

  • Supports countywide polling access, mail voting and election participation without unnecessary obstacles

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Public education and affordable college

  • Opposes vouchers and book bans and supports well-funded public schools and affordable higher education

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Clean energy and flood resilience

  • Supports renewable energy, a stronger electricity grid and flood-retention projects that protect communities

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Safer firearm storage and prevention

  • Supports Ethan's Law, background checks and mental-health resources to reduce gun violence

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Reproductive freedom and health coverage

  • Supports personal reproductive decisions and Medicaid expansion to improve access to affordable care

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Efficient legal immigration and integration

  • Supports reducing immigration backlogs, improving legal pathways and addressing migration's root causes

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. 2003

    Experience

    Houston Women's Council of Realtors president

  • Experience

    Real estate agent

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    Brokerage owner

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    Brokerage manager

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    National marketing director

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    Field sales producer

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    Legislative advocate

    Advocated legislation.

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    Harris County presiding judge

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    Signature Verification Committee

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    Early Voting Ballot Board

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    Central Count election worker

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    Texas Women's Council of Realtors technology committee

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    National Women's Council of Realtors leadership committee

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    Small-business mentor

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    Tomball ISD bond committee

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    PTO president

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    Band booster president

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    Salem Lutheran youth ministry leader

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    Private music teacher

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    School volunteer clinician

  • Accomplishment

    Homebuyer representation

    Helped hundreds buy homes.

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    Certified Texas arbitrator

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