Donald May (Texas) - Ballotpedia

Donald R. May has a bachelor's degree in microbiology and a medical degree from the University of Illinois. He lives with his wife.

Donald previously ran for U.S. representative for Texas' 19th District in 2016 and 2014, but did not win.

Donald previously worked as a professor at the University of Illinois, the University of Texas, the University of California, Tulane University and the Texas Tech Health Sciences University. He served in the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a major.

Supports "[p]rotect[ing] farmers and ranchers while expanding domestic energy production to keep America self-sufficient, affordable, and economically strong."

- Supports "[p]rotect[ing] farmers and ranchers while expanding domestic energy production to keep America self-sufficient, affordable, and economically strong."

Economy

As of January 22, 2026, Donald R May’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Energy & the Environment

Voting & Elections

Plans to "[p]ass durable [immigration] legislation that puts American workers, families, and national interests first so these priorities endure beyond any single administration."

Plans to "[f]ully fund, modernize, and strengthen our armed forces and intelligence capabilities to deter threats and protect the United States at home and abroad."

Supports increasing healthcare quality for veterans.

- Plans to "[p]ass durable [immigration] legislation that puts American workers, families, and national interests first so these priorities endure beyond any single administration."
- Plans to "[f]ully fund, modernize, and strengthen our armed forces and intelligence capabilities to deter threats and protect the United States at home and abroad."
- Supports increasing healthcare quality for veterans.

Foreign Policy and Immigration

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Donald R May

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