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Michael Pratt
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Texas
Republican
TX-38 Republican nominee?
$42.6K
MAY 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds — TX-38 Republican nominee?
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
0.1%chance to win
$42.6KMAY 27, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleSchool Board Member
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationTexas
BackgroundU.S. Marine Corps officer (veteran)
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EducationTulane University — B.A., International Relations
Notable personal detailsMichael J. Pratt is a Republican candidate for U.S. House in Texas’ 38th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He has served on the Tomball Independent School District Board of Trustees (Position 2) since 2010 and has held board leadership roles including secretary and president. Pratt is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and has worked in business, including as an executive at Hewlett Packard. He has earned degrees from Tulane University and Texas Christian University and completed doctoral studies at the University of Southern California.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports cutting federal spending, lowering inflation, and advancing fiscal conservatism; emphasizes protecting taxpayers and promoting pro-business, America First economic policies. Priorities include reducing federal spending and creating conditions to lower costs for families and businesses.
Immigration & Border
The candidate supports strong border security and America First policies focused on keeping the United States’ borders secure and upholding law and order. Campaign materials emphasize securing the border and supporting enforcement measures rather than expanded pathways to legalization or humanitarian immigration reforms.
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Climate & Energy
Prioritizes protecting U.S. energy independence and modernizing infrastructure while framing energy policy within an America First, conservative approach that emphasizes limited federal spending and regulatory restraint. Campaign messaging emphasizes conservative principles rather than endorsing aggressive emissions regulations or Green New Deal–style policies.
Latest Polls
TX-38 Republican nominee?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$374.7K
$281.0K
$187.4K
$93.7K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$374.7K
$95.3K
$279.4K
$18.6K
Source: FEC
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