Cypress Edition | February 2026

Election

BY JESSICA SHORTEN

KEY: D Democrat R Republican

US House, District 38

How do you plan to involve residents in the decision-making process?

Je Yuna Occupation & experience: Proven entrepreneur, small business owner, 6th gen Texan, minister, family man, experienced leader, community supporter 281-886-9996

Michael Pratt Occupation & experience: Ocer, U.S. Marine Corps, business leader at Compaq & HP, 3-term President, Tomball ISD Board www.prattfortexas.com

Craig Goralski, JD Occupation & experience: 43 years in public safety, including school safety, law enforcement, legislation, nancial management and public administration 713-459-4667

I run the most accessible and transparent campaign in Texas’s 38th Congressional District. Every voter has direct access to my personal cell phone number (281- 886-9996) for questions or concerns, and anyone is welcome to stop by my store (Tomball Pawn & Jewelry at 14011 FM 2920, Tomball) anytime to …

As the only publicly elected oceholder, I’ve earned a reputation for respecting parents and taxpayers by staying present, accountable, and engaged. I’ll keep listening, living in TX-38, holding town halls, attending community events, and meeting with constituents because real accountability means showing up, listening, and staying accessible.

I will keep lines of communication open with my constituents and attend local events on a regular basis. I will consider feedback from our constituents when making decisions.

Jon Bonck Occupation & experience: Mortgage banker www.jonbonck.com

Barrett McNabb Occupation & experience: CEO, retired army infantry ocer, 82nd airborne paratrooper, two bronze star medals, successful business leader 713-301-8376

Melissa McDonough Occupation & experience: Realtor/ broker (30 yrs), nance, volunteer legislative lobbyist (20 yrs, 50 bills) www.melissaforcongress.com

I am rooted in this community through my family, church, and business. Listening to people in Texas 38 is part of my daily life. I will stay accessible, engaged, and accountable, and take the voices of this district with me to Washington.

I will spend as much time as possible in the district, not inside the Washington beltway, meeting with Republican grassroots clubs and holding regular town halls. I will also use secure digital tools to poll constituents on key issues, ensuring my votes reect the district’s will and values.

If you’re old enough to vote, work, and pay taxes, you deserve a voice in shaping policy. I will use digital town halls, social media feedback, and issue-based working groups to engage all people year-round. My sta will reect the district’s diversity, and I welcome everyone’s active participation.

Marvalette Hunter Occupation & experience: Architect, planner, real estate developer with over 20 years’ experience, housing, economic development, and nance www.marvalettehunter.com

Theresa Courts Occupation & experience: I am a veteran, an educator, and a mother ready to ght for everyday families www.courtsforcongress.com

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I will stay accountable and transparent year-round by holding regular town halls, sharing clear updates, and maintaining open, accessible channels for constituents. By listening to residents and acting on their input, I will ensure community voices guide my work in Congress.

In Congress, I will work for the people of the district. Establishing an advisory committee of community members from all walks of life will keep the needs of the community centered in our work. Hosting town halls and community meetings throughout the year to meet constituents where they are at.

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