Jon Bonck wins Republican primary runoff in Texas' District 38
HOUSTON - Jon Bonck beat Shelly deZevallos in the Republican runoff for U.S. representative in Texas' 38th Congressional District, the Associated Press projects.
He will face Democrat Melissa McDonough in the November election.
Shelly deZevallos' website states she is President of the West Houston Airport and a businesswoman. She was appointed to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safety Oversight and Certification Advisory Committee during President Trump's first term.
Jon Bonck has experience in real estate and helping families achieve homeownership, according to his campaign website. He also serves as a deacon and financial steward for Second Baptist Church.
Melissa McDonough's website states she has a background in business management, real estate, finance, and economics. She has lobbied Congress for consumer protection and healthcare.
Texas' 38th Congressional District was created after the 2020 Census, so it is fairly new.
Republican Wesley Hunt was the first representative …