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TX-38 Republican nominee?
$42.5K
MAY 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleAirport executive (President, West Houston Airport)
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderFemale
LocationTexas
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BackgroundAirport executive (President, West Houston Airport)
EducationUniversity of Texas, Bachelor of Arts
Notable personal detailsShelly Lesikar deZevallos is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Texas’s 38th Congressional District (2026 cycle). She is president of West Houston Airport and a principal at Independent Mortgage Company. She has served in aviation industry leadership roles including as chair of the Texas Aerospace and Aviation Advisory Committee and as a member of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Board of Directors. She earned degrees from the University of Texas, Texas A&M University, and Oklahoma State University.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports policies to keep taxes low, reduce regulations that raise costs, and help Texans retain more of their income; emphasizes backing President Trump’s tax and economic agenda.
Healthcare
Supports reducing healthcare costs by cutting regulations and backing President Trump’s healthcare agenda; emphasizes market-oriented approaches to lower prices and protect affordability for Texans. Does not endorse Medicare for All or universal single-payer policies in cited campaign materials.
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Immigration & Border
Supports strong border security and aggressive enforcement, including fully funding federal immigration agencies and working with law enforcement to stop criminal migrants, drug trafficking, and cartels. Positions emphasize securing the border and prioritizing enforcement over expanded legal pathways or asylum protections.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate opposes abortion and supports protecting the "sanctity of life," stating she will stand firm for the unborn and oppose abortion "up to the moment of birth."
Climate & Energy
Supports expanding oil and gas production, cutting regulations on the energy industry, and promoting U.S. energy independence while prioritizing reliable, affordable power for Texas. Emphasizes keeping Texas a national leader in energy production rather than pursuing aggressive emissions regulations or phasing out fossil fuels.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports safeguarding Second Amendment rights and emphasizes fighting crime and backing law enforcement. Prioritizes public safety while affirming gun rights protections.
Polls
TX-38 Republican nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$1.0M
$762.1K
$508.1K
$254.0K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$1.0M
$144.0K
$872.1K
$51.3K
Source: FEC
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