Melissa McDonough
Liberal
Democrat
N/A
Texas
Current Position: Realtor
Running For: House Representative - District 38
Policy Positions
Economic Policy
- Against tariffs and trade wars; opposed Trump's trade war with China which cost Americans $80 billion in new taxes
Health Care
- For expanding Medicaid to reduce uninsured rates in Texas
Education
- For increased funding and support for public education; opposes school voucher programs
- For making college tuition more affordable and accessible; supports tuition-free education models
Environment
- For renewable energy development alongside traditional fossil fuels to maintain grid stability
Civil Rights
- For LGBTQ+ rights; against policies that reverse decades of LGBTQ+ progress
- For abortion rights and women's bodily autonomy; against state abortion bans
Voting Rights & Democracy
- For expanding voting access including easier mail-in voting, county-wide voting, and more accessible polling locations
Immigration & Foreign Affairs
- For continued military support to Ukraine; against putting 'boots on the ground'
- For Israel's right to defend itself with proportionate response; supports Two State Solution for Israel-Gaza conflict
- For streamlining immigration processes instead of border barriers; supports addressing root causes of immigration in Latin America
Public Safety
- For gun safety measures to address gun violence; against 'Constitutional Carry' laws; supports mental health initiatives