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Republican
Michael Pratt
TX-38 Republican nominee?
$38.5K
MAY 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleTechnology executive
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationTexas
BackgroundTechnology executive
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EducationTulane University — B.S., International Relations
Notable personal detailsMichael J. Pratt is a Republican candidate for U.S. House Texas District 38 in the 2026 election cycle. He has served on the Tomball Independent School District Board of Trustees (Position 2) and has held board leadership roles including secretary. He is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and has worked in management and executive roles in the technology sector, including at Hewlett Packard and related companies.
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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.
Polls
TX-38 Republican nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total 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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