Melissa McDonough
Candidate for U.S. Representative, 38th Congressional District
Background
- Occupation
- Real estate
- Campaign website
- melissaforcongress.com
A real estate professional and certified Texas arbitrator who has lobbied Congress and the Texas Legislature and has served as an election worker.
Documented positions
Education
Supports proper funding of public education.
ReportPlatform — Melissa for CongressCampaign website · Melissa for Congress · melissaforcongress.com
“Improper funding of public education is a major factor in the school to prison pipeline”
Supports making college tuition more affordable.
ReportPlatform — Melissa for CongressCampaign website · Melissa for Congress · melissaforcongress.com
“We need to make quality education more affordable and accessible so everyone can prosper.”
Economy & jobs
Opposes trade wars; supports respectful trade policy.
ReportPlatform — Melissa for CongressCampaign website · Melissa for Congress · melissaforcongress.com
“Good trade policy requires treating your trading partners with respect.”
Environment & parks
Supports renewable energy innovation.
ReportPlatform — Melissa for CongressCampaign website · Melissa for Congress · melissaforcongress.com
“we need to embrace renewable energy innovation.”
Government & transparency
Supports easier mail-in voting and countywide voting.
ReportPlatform — Melissa for CongressCampaign website · Melissa for Congress · melissaforcongress.com
“We need to make mail-in voting easier, continue to allow county-wide voting, have more accessible polling locations”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Melissa McDonough on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
All sources (5)
- Official sample ballot (all contests), November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections, Harris County
Election filing · Harris County Clerk's Office (harrisvotes.com) · hctxdnnstg.blob.core.windows.net
- Candidate Information: 2026 November General Election, federal offices (qualified candidates)
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State · goelect.txelections.civixapps.com
- Candidate Ballot Order by county: 2026 November General Election
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State · goelect.txelections.civixapps.com
- About Melissa — Melissa for Congress
Campaign website · Melissa for Congress · melissaforcongress.com
- Platform — Melissa for Congress
Campaign website · Melissa for Congress · melissaforcongress.com
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