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Michael McDonough (Texas)
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Michael McDonough is running for election to the Houston Independent School District to represent District VI in Texas. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.[source]
McDonough completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Michael McDonough earned a high school diploma from Dulles High School, a bachelor's degree from the University of Houston in 1992, and a graduate degree from the University of Houston in 2001. His career experience includes working as an educator.[1]
Elections
2025
See also: Houston Independent School District, Texas, elections (2025)
General election
The general election will occur on November 4, 2025.
General election for Houston Independent School District, District VI
Incumbent Kendall Baker and Michael McDonough are running in the general election for Houston Independent School District, District VI on November 4, 2025.
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2025
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Michael McDonough completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by McDonough's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- We must rebuild trust with the community. Strong schools are built on local voices, local leadership, and local accountability. I will listen to the community and make transparent, fiscally responsible decisions rooted in shared priorities.
- Replace one-size-fits-all strategies with student-centered systems Right now, students are treated as data points, and test prep has become the priority. Great schools personalize learning and see each student as unique.
- Restore stability to the district In two years, HISD has lost thousands of educators. That’s a culture problem. Our students deserve consistent leadership and teachers who are trusted and valued.
I am grateful to still enjoy time with my dad and laugh alongside him as we reflect on past learning experiences. I strive to make choices aligned with the example he offered, and, perhaps most of all, allow myself the grace to make mistakes and learn from them.
Additionally, when you are present and honest about what may be possible, then parents will respect the decisions that you make.
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See also
2025 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 24, 2025
