Candidate · November 3, 2026
Melissa McDonough
On the ballot for U.S. House · Texas's 38th District
- raised through Oct 14, 2026
- $125K
- cash on hand
- $44K
§1On the ballot
Why this matters: This is exactly how the candidate appears on your ballot, from the state's official candidate list.
| Office | U.S. House · Texas's 38th District1 |
|---|---|
| Party on the ballot | Democratic Party1, |
| Status | Open seat — no incumbent is running for this seat. |
| Also on the ballot |
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§2Money
Why this matters: Campaigns report where their money comes from and how much they have left. Outside groups that spend on their own, without coordinating with the campaign, report that too.
Reported to the Federal Election Commission for the 2025–2026 election cycle, through October 14, 2026.3
| Raised | $124,711 |
|---|---|
| Spent | $102,969 |
| Cash on hand | $44,442 |
| Debts owed by the campaign | $133,228 |
Where the money came from
§3Financial disclosures
Why this matters: Federal candidates and members of Congress must report their assets, income, debts and outside jobs, and members must report stock trades. These filings show possible conflicts of interest.
- Candidate financial disclosure report4filed May 10, 2026
- Candidate financial disclosure report5filed Jun 1, 2025