Texas 22nd District
Troy Nehls (R) is not running again. 2 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026.
Who should win this race, and why?Say what you think. Other readers can answer you.DiscussTrever Nehls
Republican · retired Army colonel, former constable
No gradeNo grade yetI have no votes in Congress to count for Nehls, and what Nehls has said and done settles only 1 of my principles. I went through it on October 26. A grade needs 4.
Raised $327,410 since January 2025: 58% from PACs and other committees, 42% from people, 1% transfers and other income. The filing at FEC.gov
Marquette Greene-Scott
Democrat · Iowa Colony mayor pro tem, attorney
No gradeNo grade yetI have no votes in Congress to count for Greene-Scott, and what Greene-Scott has said and done settles only 2 of my principles. I went through it on October 26. A grade needs 4.
Raised $68,295 since January 2025: 88% from people, 7% from the party, 2% from PACs and other committees. The filing at FEC.gov
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A solid letter is a grade from recorded votes on that principle. An outlined letter is on the same scale, for a candidate with no votes: it comes from what that candidate has said and done, and every source is listed below.
Trever Nehls, on the record
I have no votes in Congress to count for Nehls, so the grade above comes from this list: what Nehls has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.
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In his announcement post on Facebook, as printed by Fox 26 Houston, he listed securing the border among the things the district's representative should do.
“stand shoulder-to-shoulder with President Trump to defend our conservative values, secure the border, protect our families”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Securing the border is the first pole of the migration measure.
Marquette Greene-Scott, on the record
I have no votes in Congress to count for Greene-Scott, so the grade above comes from this list: what Greene-Scott has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.
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Her statement on the Israeli-Palestinian war calls for equal support to both sides, with no mention of weapons or aid conditions.
“advocate for the United States to approach resolution through equitable support offered to both sides in reaching political agreement.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
No arms, aid or condition is named, so it does not settle the measure.
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In her iVoterGuide questionnaire she said she would vote for a middle-class tax break.
“I would vote for a middle-class tax break.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
No tax is named, so it does not settle the measure.
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Her campaign site says Congress should pass universal healthcare, without saying who would run or pay for it.
“Now is the time to pass universal healthcare.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
Universal healthcare without a named government-run scheme does not settle the measure.
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In her iVoterGuide questionnaire she said religious beliefs should not be used in governing.
“separation of church and state to me means that one's religious beliefs should not be used in governing. You can't impose your religious beliefs on others.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Keeping religious belief out of government follows the conscience test.
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In the same questionnaire she said there should be a path to citizenship.
“there should be effective procedures in place to allow people to legally immigrate to the U.S. and there should be a path to citizenship.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
A path to citizenship is against liberty on borders.
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Her campaign site says people brought here young should be given a pathway to citizenship.
“It’s crucial that we provide them with a pathway to citizenship and acknowledge their significant contributions to our society.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
A pathway to citizenship for people here without status is against liberty on borders.
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Her campaign site says the country must invest in more border security and faster case processing.
“We must invest in increased border security measures and resources to expedite immigration case processing.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Backing more money for border security follows the secure-the-border side of the measure.
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