TX-38 Democratic nominee?
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MAR 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePolitical aide (chief of staff)
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationTexas
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BackgroundPolitical aide (chief of staff)
EducationCornell University — Master’s Degree in City & Regional Planning
Notable personal detailsMarvalette Hunter is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Texas’s 38th Congressional District. She has worked in public service and community development, including as chief of staff to the late U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner and during Turner’s tenure as mayor of Houston. She has also served as chief development officer for the Harris County Housing Authority and worked in community lending in the banking sector.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports investments in job creation, small business support, workforce training, higher wages, and protections for Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid; proposes expanding access to capital and funding for infrastructure and social programs to strengthen families and communities.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to affordable healthcare, including mental health and addiction treatment, and prioritizes making healthcare affordable for families. The campaign platform emphasizes expanding access rather than endorsing single-payer proposals.
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Climate & Energy
Supports investment in clean energy jobs and modernizing infrastructure including flood mitigation and resilience; promotes workforce training for careers in clean energy and prioritizes sustainable, resilient communities. Positions emphasize clean-energy economic development rather than phasing out fossil fuels or endorsing Green New Deal–level language.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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