Marquette Greene-Scott

Party Affiliation & General Orientation

Marquette Greene-Scott is running as a Democrat in the TX-22 congressional race.

Greene-Scott has run in Democratic primaries for TX-22 in both 2024 and 2026, including receiving coverage from Daily Kos as part of a Congressional Black Caucus PAC roundup and being featured among Democratic primary candidates for the seat.

Labor & Workers' Rights

Greene-Scott is likely supportive of pro-worker policies, having received attention from labor-aligned organizations.

Greene-Scott's candidacy is referenced in coverage of the Texas AFL-CIO COPE 2026 Primary Election Pro-Worker Endorsements, suggesting alignment with organized labor's legislative priorities, though it is unclear if she received the formal endorsement.

Campaign Finance & Fundraising

Details on Greene-Scott's fundraising sources and donor base in the competitive TX-22 race are limited but tracked by watchdog groups.

A campaign finance breakdown of TX-22 candidates in the 2026 cycle following Troy Nehls' departure from the race included Greene-Scott, indicating she is an active fundraiser in the contest.

Racial Justice & Representation

Greene-Scott's candidacy has been highlighted in the context of Black political representation in Congress.

Her campaign was featured in a Congressional Black Caucus-affiliated roundup on Daily Kos, suggesting her campaign emphasizes representation and issues important to Black constituents in TX-22.

Electoral Persistence & District Priorities

Greene-Scott is running for a second consecutive cycle to unseat the Republican incumbent in TX-22, indicating a sustained campaign focused on flipping the district.

Having lost to U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls in 2024, Greene-Scott returned for another bid in the 2026 cycle for the same seat, as reported by Houston Public Media.

General Election Viability

Greene-Scott advanced through a competitive multi-candidate Democratic primary field but faces a Republican-leaning general electorate in TX-22.

She was one of five Democratic candidates profiled for the primary, and general election results coverage in outlets like The New York Times and Fox 26 Houston reference the broader TX-22 race dynamics, including the eventual Republican nominee Trever Nehls.