R Republican ·
U.S. House 38, Texas ·
Nov 3, 2026
Jon
Bonck
Jon Bonck is the Trump-endorsed Republican nominee for Texas's 38th Congressional District in 2026.
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Jon Bonck is a Republican candidate running for U.S. Representative for Texas's 38th Congressional District in the November 2026 general election, seeking the open seat vacated by Wesley Hunt. 117 He is a mortgage and real-estate professional from Greater Houston, and he and his wife are reported to have more than two decades of combined real-estate experience; earlier in his career he also worked in oil and gas. 189 Bonck holds a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry from Louisiana State University (2009). 9 He won the Republican primary runoff on May 26, 2026, defeating Shelly deZevallos, and holds an endorsement from President Donald Trump. 715
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 38, Texas
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Republican nominee for U.S. Representative, Texas's 38th Congressional District
- Website
- jonbonck.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 6endorsementTexas Association of Business endorses Bonck in TX-38 general election
The Texas Association of Business published its 2026 general-election endorsement list, which includes Jon Bonck as its endorsed candidate in TX-38.
2026 General Election Endorsements · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 14endorsementNFIB PAC endorses Jon Bonck for TX-38
The National Federation of Independent Business' political action committee endorsed Bonck as its pro-small-business candidate in the Texas 38th Congressional District general election.
Texas Small Businesses Endorse Pro-Small Business Candidates for Election to Congress · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 30filingBonck campaign finance: ~$1.64M raised, ~$1.55M spent, ~$89K cash on hand
FEC-based figures through the June 30 reporting period show Bonck's committee raised $1,644,127.13, spent $1,554,994.44, and held $89,132.69 cash on hand. These are candidate-committee figures only, not outside-group spending.
Texas's 38th Congressional District 2026: McDonough vs. Bonck | ChamberLight · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - May 26newsJon Bonck wins Republican runoff for TX-38 open seat
Bonck won the GOP runoff for the open congressional seat being vacated by Wesley Hunt. Fox News described him as a 'Trump-backed' candidate; Houston Public Media also reported the victory.
People in the News - Page 706 | Fox News · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Houston Police Officers Union unionListed as an endorser on Bonck's campaign endorsements page, represented by Executive Director Ray Hunt and President Doug Griffith. No date provided. jonbonck.com
- Texas Right to Life organizationListed on Bonck's campaign endorsements page; also confirmed by The Texan ahead of the March 2026 primary. thetexan.news
- Texas Home School Coalition organizationListed on Bonck's campaign endorsements page; also confirmed by The Texan ahead of the March 2026 primary. thetexan.news
- Texas Values Action organizationListed as an endorser on Bonck's campaign endorsements page. No date provided. jonbonck.com
- First Liberty Institute organizationListed as an endorser on Bonck's campaign endorsements page. No date provided. jonbonck.com
- Associated Builders and Contractors organizationListed as an endorser on Bonck's campaign endorsements page. No date provided. jonbonck.com
- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz officialListed as an endorser on Bonck's campaign endorsements page. No date provided. jonbonck.com
- Rep. Brandon Gill officialListed as an endorser on Bonck's campaign endorsements page. No date provided. jonbonck.com
- Rep. Lance Gooden officialListed as an endorser on Bonck's campaign endorsements page. No date provided. jonbonck.com
- Rep. Ronny Jackson officialListed as an endorser on Bonck's campaign endorsements page. No date provided. jonbonck.com
- Rep. Jodey Arrington officialListed as an endorser on Bonck's campaign endorsements page. No date provided. jonbonck.com
- Rep. Mary Miller officialListed as an endorser on Bonck's campaign endorsements page. No date provided. jonbonck.com
- Rep. Roger Williams officialListed as an endorser on Bonck's campaign endorsements page. No date provided. jonbonck.com
- Rep. Brian Babin officialListed as an endorser on Bonck's campaign endorsements page. No date provided. jonbonck.com
- Harris County Commissioner Tom Ramsey officialListed as an endorser on Bonck's campaign endorsements page. No date provided. jonbonck.com
- State Rep. Mitch Little officialListed as an endorser on Bonck's campaign endorsements page. No date provided. jonbonck.com
- State Rep. Steve Toth officialListed as an endorser on Bonck's campaign endorsements page. No date provided. jonbonck.com
- Hedwig Village Mayor Tom Jinks officialListed as an endorser on Bonck's campaign endorsements page. No date provided. jonbonck.com
- Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman officialListed as an endorser on Bonck's campaign endorsements page. No date provided. jonbonck.com
- Tomball ISD Trustee Michael Pratt officialListed as an endorser on Bonck's campaign endorsements page. No date provided. jonbonck.com
- Texas RNC Committeeman Robin Armstrong officialListed as an endorser on Bonck's campaign endorsements page. No date provided. jonbonck.com
- Club for Growth PAC organizationListed on Bonck's campaign endorsements page; also confirmed by The Texan ahead of the March 2026 primary. thetexan.news
- Rep. Morgan Luttrell officialListed as an endorser on Bonck's campaign endorsements page. No date provided. jonbonck.com
- Rep. Jim Jordan officialListed as an endorser on Bonck's campaign endorsements page. No date provided. jonbonck.com
- Rep. Tim Burchett officialListed as an endorser on Bonck's campaign endorsements page. No date provided. jonbonck.com
- Rep. Pete Sessions officialListed as an endorser on Bonck's campaign endorsements page. No date provided. jonbonck.com
- Rep. Eric Burlison officialListed as an endorser on Bonck's campaign endorsements page. No date provided. jonbonck.com
- Rep. Guy Reschenthaler officialListed as an endorser on Bonck's campaign endorsements page. No date provided. jonbonck.com
- Rep. Mark Alford officialListed as an endorser on Bonck's campaign endorsements page. No date provided. jonbonck.com
- Rep. Pat Fallon officialListed as an endorser on Bonck's campaign endorsements page. No date provided. jonbonck.com
- Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham officialListed as an endorser on Bonck's campaign endorsements page. No date provided. jonbonck.com
- State Rep. Nate Schatzline officialListed as an endorser on Bonck's campaign endorsements page. No date provided. jonbonck.com
- Hunters Creek Village Mayor Jim Pappas officialListed as an endorser on Bonck's campaign endorsements page. No date provided. jonbonck.com
- Bunker Hill Village Mayor Keith Brown officialListed as an endorser on Bonck's campaign endorsements page. No date provided. jonbonck.com
- Precinct 5 Constable Terry Allbritton officialListed as an endorser on Bonck's campaign endorsements page. No date provided. jonbonck.com
- Tomball ISD Trustee Amanda Bass officialListed as an endorser on Bonck's campaign endorsements page. No date provided. jonbonck.com
- Texas RNC Committeewoman Debbie Georgatos officialListed as an endorser on Bonck's campaign endorsements page. No date provided. jonbonck.com
- Young Conservatives of Texas organizationListed as an endorser on Bonck's campaign endorsements page. No date provided. jonbonck.com
- America First Insight organizationListed as an endorser on Bonck's campaign endorsements page. No date provided. jonbonck.com
- Texans for Vaccine Choice organizationListed as an endorser on Bonck's campaign endorsements page. No date provided. jonbonck.com
- Moms for America Action organizationListed as an endorser on Bonck's campaign endorsements page. No date provided. jonbonck.com
- Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America organizationListed as an endorser on Bonck's campaign endorsements page. No date provided. jonbonck.com
- National Federation of Independent Business organizationListed as an endorser on Bonck's campaign endorsements page. No date provided. jonbonck.com
- National Border Patrol Council unionListed on Bonck's campaign endorsements page; also confirmed by The Texan (as 'Border Patrol Union') ahead of the March 2026 primary. thetexan.news
- National Fraternal Order of Police unionListed as an endorser on Bonck's campaign endorsements page, represented by Vice President Joe Gamaldi. No date provided. jonbonck.com
- Turning Point Action organizationListed on Bonck's campaign endorsements page; also confirmed by The Texan ahead of the March 2026 primary. thetexan.news
- House Majority Whip Tom Emmer officialEmmer joined Johnson, Scalise, and McClain in a joint endorsement statement on February 19, 2026. x.com · Feb 19, 2026
- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise officialScalise joined Johnson, Emmer, and McClain in a joint endorsement statement on February 19, 2026. x.com · Feb 19, 2026
- Rep. Lisa McClain officialMcClain joined Johnson, Scalise, and Emmer in a joint endorsement statement on February 19, 2026. x.com · Feb 19, 2026
- House Speaker Mike Johnson officialJohnson joined Scalise, Emmer, and McClain in a joint endorsement statement: 'We are proud to ENDORSE Jon Bonck for Texas' 38th District.' x.com · Feb 19, 2026
- President Donald Trump officialTrump endorsed Bonck on February 16, 2026 via Truth Social, calling him 'an incredible Candidate.' Reported by The Texan on February 17, 2026. thetexan.news · Feb 16, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $1.64M
- Spent
- $1.55M
- Cash on hand
- $89K
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6TX02244(opens in a new tab)
Sources 12
- [1] People in the News - Page 706 | Fox News(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [2] 2026 General Election Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [3] endorsed by president donald trump!(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [4] Jon Bonck for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [5] Texas's 38th Congressional District 2026: McDonough vs. Bonck | ChamberLight(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [6] Texas Small Businesses Endorse Pro-Small Business Candidates for Election to Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
- [7] Trump-backed candidate wins Texas runoff to claim GOP ...(opens in a new tab) May 26, 2026
- [8] Q&A: Meet the Republican runoff candidates for US House District 38(opens in a new tab) May 21, 2026
- [9] Jon Bonck is an America First patriot who will help us continue to ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 19, 2026
- [10] Trump Endorses in Several Key Texas Congressional Seats Ahead of 2026 Primary Election(opens in a new tab) Feb 17, 2026
- [11] Republicans Vie for Houston-Area Congressional Seat After Wesley Hunt Runs for U.S. Senate(opens in a new tab) Feb 11, 2026
- [12] Jon Bonck - Texas(opens in a new tab) Jan 23, 2026
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