TX-38 Democratic nominee?
TX-38 Democratic nominee?
Melissa McDonough
Yes
Melissa McDonough
Yes
Marvalette Hunter
No
Marvalette Hunter
No
Theresa Courts
No
Theresa Courts
No
Market Rules
Melissa McDonough
If Melissa McDonough wins the nomination for the Democratic Party to contest the 2026 TX-38 House seat, then the market resolves to Yes. Outcome verified from Democratic Party and Republican Party.
Note: this event is mutually exclusive.
Timeline and payout
Market openFeb 11, 2026 · 10:00am EST
Market closedAfter the outcome occurs
Paid out30 minutes after closing
SeriesKXTXPRIMARY
EventKXTXPRIMARY-38D26
MarketKXTXPRIMARY-38D26-MMCD
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