Trump-backed mortgage banker defeats pilot in GOP primary runoff to replace Wesley Hunt
Jon Bonck, a mortgage banker endorsed by Donald Trump, won the GOP primary runoff for Texas' 38th Congressional District. He defeated Shelly deZevallos, a pilot, after leading the initial primary but not securing a majority. Bonck will face Democrat Melissa McDonough in the upcoming general election, with Republicans expected to maintain a strong hold on the district.
- ▪Jon Bonck won the GOP primary runoff for Texas' 38th Congressional District.
- ▪He defeated Shelly deZevallos after finishing first in the initial primary.
- ▪Bonck will compete against Democrat Melissa McDonough in the November general election.
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Ted Cruz Trump-backed mortgage banker defeats pilot in GOP primary runoff to replace Wesley Hunt Trump-endorsed Jon Bonck expected to succeed Wesley Hunt in Texas' solidly Republican 38th Congressional District By Alec Schemmel Fox News Published May 26, 2026 9:22pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video RNC chairman says Talarico has ‘no chance’ of winning Texas RNC chairman Joe Gruters discusses the Texas GOP U.S. Senate runoff and the impact of President Donald Trump’s endorsements on ‘The Story.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Trump-backed Republican Jon Bonck won the GOP runoff Tuesday for Texas’ 38th Congressional District, putting him on track to succeed Rep. Wesley Hunt in a solidly Republican Houston-area seat.
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