Melissa A. McDonough is a Democratic House candidate from TX (District 38). McDonough's campaign has raised $67K from 41 donors. Funding includes 16.4% from small-dollar donors (under $200) and 85.5% from in-state contributors. Top funding sources by employer include Health Care & Pharmaceuticals, Finance & Investment, Manufacturing. Campaign committees include MELISSA MCDONOUGH FOR CONGRESS.
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| Contributor | Type | State | Total | From PACs | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEANNINE, PERROT | individual | TX | $3,500 | — | 1 |
| JENKINS, GALE | individual | TX | $2,500 | — | 1 |
| SHOUSE, CORBIN | individual | TX | $1,500 | — | 9 |
| LUENING, JUDANN | individual | TX | $1,500 | — | 2 |
| MYERS, WILLIAM | individual | KS | $1,100 | — | 11 |
| MADLAND, PIPER | individual | TX | $1,000 | — | 1 |
| BAILEY, LARRY | individual | IL | $1,000 | — | 1 |
| BURDICK, MARIA | individual | TX | $1,000 | — | 1 |
| SHEFMAN, SUE | individual | TX | $1,000 | — | 3 |
| GOLDSMITH, JANICE | individual | TX | $1,000 | — | 1 |
| GRIFFIN, ALYSON | individual | TX | $750 | — | 1 |
| WIENER, ROBERT | individual | NY | $583 | — | 2 |
| STAEBLER-LUENING, JUDANN | individual | TX | $500 | — | 1 |
| ELSEN, DOUGLAS | individual | TX | $500 | — | 1 |
| ROEGES, REX | individual | TX | $500 | — | 1 |
| PAC | State | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEADERS IN EDUCATION | NY | $500 | 1 |
Independent expenditures by super PACs and other groups, for and against.
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| Committee | ID | Type | Relationship | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELISSA MCDONOUGH FOR CONGRESS | C00836940 | H / P | principal | $71K |
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Top donor industries: Health Care & Pharmaceuticals, Finance & Investment, Manufacturing, Legal Services, Government & Public Administration. See money.
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| Cycle | Office | State | District | FEC ID | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | House | TX | 38 | H4TX38011 | $67K |
| 2024 | House | TX | 38 | H4TX38011 | $193K |
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