CD 38 · Open seat
U.S. Representative, District 38
Open because Wesley Hunt ran for U.S. Senate and lost his primary.
The desk’s rating
Leans Republican
Democrat
Melissa McDonough
Won March primary
- Cash on hand
- $37K
- Raised
- $48K
- Spent
- $33K
Republican
Jon Bonck
Won May runoff
- Cash on hand
- $846K
- Raised
- None
- Spent
- None
Money
Jon Bonck holds 23x as much cash.
Cash on hand as reported in each campaign’s latest filing (as of Apr 2026 and Q1 2026). Full finance records
The desk’s notes
Open seat. Incumbent Wesley Hunt ran for U.S. Senate and lost the Republican primary.
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Share of cash on hand
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Share of cash on hand
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Last general, 2022, old district lines
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Share of cash on hand
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Last general, 2024, old district lines