U.S. House, Texas 22nd Congressional District · November 3, 2026
Who should I vote for in Texas's 22nd Congressional District?
Marquette Greene-Scott has the strongest record in Texas's 22nd Congressional District. Marquette Greene-Scott and Trever Nehls each score 56 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026; Marquette Greene-Scott ranks first on the tiebreakers (character score, then total points earned). Marquette Greene-Scott's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Trever Nehls's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.
Democratic
Strongest record
Marquette Greene-Scott
On the ballot as MARQUETTE GREENE-SCOTT
56 / 100
Public evidence on 8 of 15 criteria
- Character
- 50
- Qualifications
- 60
- Performance
- NR
Republican
Trever Nehls
On the ballot as TREVER NEHLS
56 / 100
Public evidence on 8 of 15 criteria
- Character
- 50
- Qualifications
- 60
- Performance
- NR
The good, the bad and the unresolved
The record
The notable facts of each candidate's public life, each tied to a source and confirmed to be this person. Unresolved matters are labeled with where they stand and do not move a score.
Marquette Greene-Scott
No notable items confirmed in news archives or public documents.
Trever Nehls
- On the record2026-05
In April 2026 interim Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong named him chief of staff; in May 2026 commissioners voted 3 to 1 to pay him consulting fees of up to $100,000.
Sources: Houston Public Media, Apr. 21, 2026, Houston Public Media, May 18, 2026
- Credit2021-08
Retired from the U.S. Army Reserve in August 2021 as a colonel after more than 33 years, including deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan and the Middle East.
Who they are
Character
Integrity
Tells the truth, keeps their word, and takes no private gain from public office.
Marquette Greene-Scott. Campaign committee reports are on file with the FEC through June 30, 2026, and a House candidate financial disclosure was filed May 16, 2026. No FEC administrative fine or ethics finding found.
Sources: FEC candidate page, House Clerk candidate financial disclosure, Filing ID 10078685, FEC administrative fines search
Trever Nehls. Campaign committee reports are on file with the FEC through June 30, 2026, and a House candidate financial disclosure was filed Feb. 20, 2026. No FEC administrative fine or ethics finding names him.
Sources: FEC candidate page, House Clerk candidate financial disclosure, Filing ID 10073312, FEC administrative fines search
Courage
Takes a stand that costs them something, including telling their own side no.
Marquette Greene-Scott. No public record found.
Trever Nehls. No public record found.
Accountability
Owns mistakes, answers hard questions, and works in the open.
Marquette Greene-Scott. No public record found.
Trever Nehls. No public record found.
Temperament and judgment
Steady under pressure, decides on evidence, and treats opponents and staff with respect.
Marquette Greene-Scott. Has served on the Iowa Colony City Council since May 2021 and as mayor pro tem, and practices law in Texas and Louisiana. No censure, reprimand or conduct finding found.
Sources: Community Impact candidate Q&A, Jan. 30, 2026, Iowa Colony, City Council page
Trever Nehls. Served two terms as Fort Bend County Precinct 4 constable, 2013 to 2020, and 33 years in the Army Reserve, retiring as a colonel. No censure, reprimand or conduct finding found.
Fidelity to the oath
Uses power inside its limits: accepts certified results, obeys court rulings, follows the rules of the office.
Marquette Greene-Scott. Holds sworn city office as an Iowa Colony council member (Position 3) since 2021. No finding of misuse of office found.
Sources: Iowa Colony, City Council page, Community Impact candidate Q&A, Jan. 30, 2026
Trever Nehls. Took the oath as an Army Reserve officer and as an elected county constable from 2013 to 2020. No finding of misuse of office found.
Sources: Ballotpedia, Trever Nehls, ABC13 Houston
What they bring
Qualifications
Relevant experience
Has done work that prepares them for this specific office.
Marquette Greene-Scott. Elected Iowa Colony council member since 2021 and mayor pro tem; an attorney and small business owner who taught high school and college mathematics.
Sources: Houston Public Media, July 14, 2025, Ballotpedia, Marquette Greene-Scott, Iowa Colony, City Council page
Trever Nehls. Elected Fort Bend County Precinct 4 constable for two terms, 2013 to 2020; retired in 2021 as an Army Reserve colonel after 33 years with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan; chief of staff to the interim county judge in 2026.
Sources: Covering Katy News, Dec. 3, 2025, KPRC Click2Houston, Aug. 27, 2021, Houston Public Media, Apr. 21, 2026
Command of the job
Knows the issues and knows what the office can and cannot do.
Marquette Greene-Scott. Publishes positions on reproductive rights, health care, immigration, voting rights, veterans and education, mostly in general terms.
Trever Nehls. Publishes a six-point issues page on border enforcement, cost of living, parental rights in education, energy, law enforcement and infrastructure, in general terms.
Source: Campaign site, Issues
Communication
Explains plainly, persuades, and listens.
Marquette Greene-Scott. Completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey and the Community Impact primary questionnaire, and publishes issue statements on her campaign site. Two channels under E8.
Sources: Ballotpedia, Marquette Greene-Scott, Community Impact candidate Q&A, Jan. 30, 2026
Trever Nehls. Completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey and the Community Impact primary questionnaire, and publishes an issues page. Two channels under E8.
Sources: Ballotpedia, Trever Nehls, Community Impact candidate Q&A, Jan. 30, 2026, Campaign site, Issues
Roots in the constituency
Lives there, knows the people, and is funded by them.
Marquette Greene-Scott. Iowa Colony council member since 2021 in Brazoria County, part of which lies in the district, and registered with the FEC from Rosharon. About 54 percent of itemized individual contributions for 2025 to 2026 came from Texas.
Sources: Community Impact candidate Q&A, Jan. 30, 2026, Texas Legislative Council, PLANC2333 district report, FEC contribution totals by state
Trever Nehls. Elected Fort Bend County constable from 2013 to 2020; registered with the FEC from Richmond in Fort Bend County, which the district partly covers. About 91 percent of itemized individual contributions came from Texas.
Sources: Covering Katy News, Dec. 3, 2025, Texas Legislative Council, PLANC2333 district report, FEC contribution totals by state
Management
Can build and run an organization.
Marquette Greene-Scott. Campaign committee reports are on file with the FEC through June 30, 2026. No FEC administrative fine record found.
Sources: FEC candidate page, FEC administrative fines search
Trever Nehls. Campaign committee reports are on file with the FEC through June 30, 2026. No FEC administrative fine record found against his committee.
Sources: FEC candidate page, FEC administrative fines search
What they deliver
Performance
Results
Turns ideas into outcomes.
Marquette Greene-Scott. No public record found.
Trever Nehls. No public record found.
Showing up
Does the basic work of the job.
Marquette Greene-Scott. No public record found.
Trever Nehls. No public record found.
Constituent service
Solves problems for the people they represent.
Marquette Greene-Scott. No public record found.
Trever Nehls. No public record found.
Coalition building
Wins support beyond their own faction.
Marquette Greene-Scott. No public record found.
Trever Nehls. No public record found.
Stewardship of public money
Treats tax dollars as someone else's money.
Marquette Greene-Scott. No public record found.
Trever Nehls. No public record found.
How to read this
Each criterion is scored 0 to 4 against the written rubric in the Ballot Standard. NR means no record: there is no reliable public evidence either way, so the criterion is left out and never counts against the candidate. A total is published when at least 8 of 15 criteria have evidence.
A sitting officeholder has a longer public record than a first-time candidate, so the two totals rest on different amounts of evidence. Read the count of criteria beside each score. Low marks require an official finding or a primary record. Allegations and opinion are not used.
No policy position is scored. Evidence checked October 6, 2026. Campaigns and readers can send a correction with a public source to tpg@thepoliticalgroup.com.
Questions
Who should I vote for in Texas's 22nd Congressional District?
Marquette Greene-Scott has the strongest record in Texas's 22nd Congressional District. Marquette Greene-Scott and Trever Nehls each score 56 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026; Marquette Greene-Scott ranks first on the tiebreakers (character score, then total points earned). Marquette Greene-Scott's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Trever Nehls's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.
Who is running in Texas's 22nd Congressional District in 2026?
MARQUETTE GREENE-SCOTT (Democratic), TREVER NEHLS (Republican). The general election is November 3, 2026.
Is Marquette Greene-Scott a good candidate for Congress?
Marquette Greene-Scott scores 56 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, with public evidence on 8 of 15 criteria: character 50 of 100, qualifications 60 of 100, performance no record. The standard measures character, qualifications and performance, not policy positions.
Is Trever Nehls a good candidate for Congress?
Trever Nehls scores 56 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, with public evidence on 8 of 15 criteria: character 50 of 100, qualifications 60 of 100, performance no record. The standard measures character, qualifications and performance, not policy positions.
How is the strongest record decided?
The candidate with the highest Ballot Standard score has the strongest record. Each of 15 criteria on character, qualifications and performance is scored 0 to 4 from public records and established reporting, the same way for every party. No policy position is scored, and unresolved accusations never move a score.
More on this race: every Texas race scored, the trailing candidate's path to victory, and the Texas 2026 election guide. Independent scorecard by The Political Group, not affiliated with any candidate or party.