Greene-Scott challenges Nehls for TX-22 House seat

Democrat Marquette Greene-Scott is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Texas' 22nd Congressional District. The Nov. 3, 2026, general election pits Greene-Scott against Republican Trever J. Nehls.

Greene-Scott was the 2024 Democratic nominee for the same seat, according to Houston Public Media. She is certified for the ballot, according to BallotReady election data.

Asked why she is running, Greene-Scott said in our candidate questionnaire: "Texas Congressional District 22 residents deserve better! We deserve a Representative who will fight for affordable healthcare, defend our voting rights, bring down the rising cost of living, and stand up to extremism."

Candidate information

Occupation and work history: "I am a former teacher. I taught high school and college mathematics. I am an attorney practicing in Texas and Louisiana. I am Mayor Pro Tem, Position 3, for the City of Iowa Colony."

Education: "I have a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, Mathematics from Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I have a Master of Science in Mathematics from Southern University. I have a Juris Doctorate and a Bachelor of Civil Law from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana."

Family: "I am married to Lisco Scott. I am the mother of Kaitlyn Young."

Experience and public service

Elected office: "I am currently Mayor Pro Tem for the City of Iowa Colony. I have been on council since May 2021."

Professional experience: Greene-Scott has worked as of counsel at Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and as owner of Marquette Greene-Young, Attorney at Law. She also taught at East Baton Rouge Parish School System and Alief Independent School Board and served as a professor at Southeastern Louisiana University, according to BallotReady profile data.

On the issues

Top priority: "My top priority is tackling this affordability crisis. Again we need to end this war and these tariffs. The cost of everything has surged including housing, healthcare, education, childcare, and everyday goods. We must also increase the minimum wage and index it to inflation."

Affordability and cost of living: "I support affordable childcare, strong schools, first-time homebuyer assistance, safe neighborhoods, and policies that reduce the rising costs facing working families. … Congress needs to pass a law to stop corporations from going into communities and buying up all of the inventory."

Health care: "Congress must reinstate the subsidies of the Affordable Care Act. Over 5 million Texans are without healthcare. Of that number, over 1 million of them are children. Healthcare is a human right and not a privilege."

Federal spending: "Congress must end this war. … We are spending $1 billion per day on this war with no objective and no end in sight. We need to undo the harm caused by the Big, Beautiful Bill. Corporations should be paying their fair share."

Immigration: "Congress needs to enact laws to deal with immigration in a humane manner. There must be a pathway to citizenship for DACA recipients. There should be a modernization of border security, and more Immigration Court judges need to be hired as well."

Energy: "We need to expand the utilization of renewable energy sources such as wind power, solar power, bioenergy, and hydroelectric energy. … We should also offer trades in those areas for high school and trade school students to have them job ready in those areas."