Jon Bonck
Candidate for Texas 38th Congressional District · Republican
On the 2026 ballotCandidate · Texas 38th Congressional District · Nov 3 General
Ballot status source: Texas Secretary of State — 2026 November General Election candidate list (Candidate Bio Portal, status 'Candidate in the General Election'; certified 2026-08-28): U. S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 38 · read Sep 24, 2026
Running for Texas 38th Congressional District, Nov 3 General. The race page has 2 other candidates, 2 certified results. See the race
The District
What Texas 38th Congressional District covers
Covers part of Harris County.
171 precincts · District lines: Congressional lines: enacted plan "PLANC2333 (Texas congressional plan, 2025)" (H.B. 4, 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025); signed by Gov. Abbott Aug 29, 2025); 2026 status: In effect for the 2026 elections: a three-judge district court's preliminary injunction (Nov 18, 2025) was stayed by the U.S. Supreme Court on Dec 4, 2025; used for the Mar 3, 2026 primary. Official file https://data.capitol.texas.gov/dataset/planc2333 · Precinct lines: no contest override (the 2020-2024 House contests were on the prior lines); no-electorate fill where 2020 census blocks hold 0 people; no-electorate fill where 2020 census blocks hold 0 people
Key Votes
The record
No public voting record
Holds no elected public office. Checked 2026-09-24.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · GOTV Intel review of official candidate lists
Newest first. A close vote was decided by 5% of the votes cast or less (or 10 votes or fewer, under a fifth of the votes). Broke with party: voted against most of their party, where the record gives the party split.
Their Money
Campaign finance
- Last Change
- Profile updated · Sep 24
- Raised
- $1,644,327cycle to date through Jun 30
- Cash on Hand
- $89,133cycle to date through Jun 30
- Spent
- $1,554,994cycle to date through Jun 30
- Debts Owed
- $330,000cycle to date through Jun 30
- Next Report Due
- Q3 Report · Oct 15
View on FEC.govFEC, cycle to date through Jun 30, 2026
Top Payees
Who the campaign paid most, as its filing reports it.
- Paladin Strategies$457,534.98
- Ax Media$212,548.00
- Paladin Strategies Llc$146,370.00
- Axmedia Llc$106,330.00
- Lofstrom Consulting$90,685.09
Campaign finance · Jon Bonck For Congress: July Quarterly 2026, through Jun 30, 2026
Jun 30, 2026 · Official · Federal Election CommissionFinance Reports
Campaign finance · Jon Bonck For Congress: July Quarterly 2026, through Jun 30, 2026
Raised $1,644,327.13 this election cycle (as reported) · spent $1,554,994.44 · cash on hand $89,132.69 · debts owed by the committee $330,000.00 — through Jun 30, 2026. Where the money came from (cycle to date, as reported): Individuals $1,014,480.41 (62%); PACs and other political committees $173,125.20 (10%); Candidate contributions $21,231.40 (1%); Candidate loans $330,000.00 (20%); Other loans $100,000.00 (6%); Transfers from authorized committees $1,359.00 (0%); Other receipts (refunds, offsets, other) $4,131.12 (0%). Where it went (itemized operating expenditures this cycle, FEC-processed through Sep 20, 2026): digital $504,654.87; media and advertising $393,151.69; direct mail $149,491.78; staff, contractors and reimbursements $117,152.12; fundraising $98,685.09; polling $27,958.40.
Jun 30, 2026 · Official · Federal Election Commission
Money shows as the filings named here report it. Payees are who the campaign paid; individual contributors are not shown.
Advertising
Who is advertising for and against Jon
Advertising summary · for and against (2026 cycle)
For: own campaign on Google $31,900–$41,000 (ad ranges); outside Google ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV not searched; FEC independent expenditures $352. Against: outside Google ads $0–$0; opponent campaign ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV not searched; FEC independent expenditures $0. 2026 cycle. Broadcast TV: not yet searched. Meta not included.
May 25, 2026 · Official · Ads summary (2026 cycle)Google/YouTube ads · JON BONCK FOR CONGRESS (supporting)
The candidate's own campaign (JON BONCK FOR CONGRESS). 8 ads since Nov 2024; $31,900–$41,000 (Google creative spend ranges).
May 25, 2026 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · source
Independent Expenditures
FEC independent expenditures on file: $351 supporting, $0 opposing, across 5 reports.
SENATE CONSERVATIVES FUNDSupporting · $351
5 reports, newest Aug 25, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
Spend as each platform or filing reports it. Each line is a separate measure, and they are not added together.
In Their Words
What they have said, on the record
“I am rooted in this community through my family, church, and business. Listening to people in Texas 38 is part of my daily life. I will stay accessible, engaged, and accountable, and take the voices of this district with me to Washington.”
“Putting America first. That means securing the border, stopping blank checks to foreign countries, cutting waste and regulation, lowering costs, and empowering families. Government should get out of the way so small businesses can grow and parents can lead their children's education and healthcare decisions.”
“Affordability, immigration, and public safety. Families are struggling to keep up with rising costs while the border remains wide open. The murder of Jocelyn Nungaray showed these failures have real consequences. We must enforce the law, secure the border, and keep our communities safe.”
“I am running because Washington has lost its way and families are paying the price. My wife and I built our business and are raising our children here. I am running to secure the border, protect life, defend the Second Amendment, and put parents back in charge.”
In the News
Press coverage
- Texas' 38th Congressional District general election, 2026Sep 1, 2026 · Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia
- Congressional Candidate Jon Bonck at the Texas GOP 2026 State ConventionJun 24, 2026 · Press · The Texan
- Q&A: Meet the Republican runoff candidates for US House District 38May 21, 2026 · Press · Community Impact
Headlines link to the original reporting, captured on the date shown.
Reach Them
Websites and accounts
Campaign website capture
Campaign website https://www.jonbonck.com/ captured 2026-09-24T19:49:13Z (1280x900 viewport, logged-out).
Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign website · sourceCampaign website: https://www.jonbonck.com/
Source: Exa search, 2026-09-24
Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign website · source
The Paper Trail
Filings, results and exhibits
On the ballot: U.S. House, Texas 38th District · November 3, 2026 general election
Listed as "JON BONCK" (REP) on the Texas Secretary of State (Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election) certified candidate list for the 2026 General Election (as of 2026-08-28). Checked 2026-09-24.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · Texas Secretary of State (Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election) · sourceU.S. Representative · TX-38
Republican · Candidate · On the 2026 ballot
Sep 4, 2026 · Official · Texas Secretary of State
File read Sep 25, 2026. Each item names its source. Record ID p_47ye47v33.
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