Jon Bonck Wins GOP Primary Runoff for Texas' 38th Congressional District

Jon Bonck, a Republican endorsed by former President Donald Trump, won the GOP runoff on May 26, 2026, for Texas' 38th Congressional District. He defeated Shelly deZevallos, a pilot and president of the West Houston Airport, after leading the initial primary with 47.7% of the vote. DeZevallos advanced to the runoff with 18.6% of the vote, according to Ballotpedia. Bonck will face Democrat Melissa McDonough in the general election scheduled for November. The seat is considered solidly Republican, as indicated by the Cook Political Report. The race became open after incumbent Rep. Wesley Hunt opted to run for a U.S. Senate seat. Bonck is a mortgage industry manager and graduated from Louisiana State University in 2009 with a degree in biochemistry. He has identified affordability, immigration, and public safety as key challenges for the district.