Marquette Greene-Scott
Democrat | Texas
Candidate Profile*
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Marquette Greene-Scott
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist.22
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Southern University, Baton Rouge, BS, Secondary Education, Mathematics, 1993
Southern University, Baton Rouge, MS, Mathematics, 1997
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, JD/BCL, 2004
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter, Houston Volunteer Lawyers
Houston Lawyers Association
Southern University Alumni Association, Houston Chapter
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Mayor Pro Tem, Position 3, City of Iowa Colony, 3 years on Council
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS*
LIBERAL (17)
Texas AFL-CIO
Texas Democrats with Disabilities
Every Town For Gun Safety
Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO
Harris County Young Democrats
OTHER (3)
UAW Region 2B
Mothers for Democracy PAC
Candidates for Common Good
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Gun Sense Voter
The Young and The Politics
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (6)
ActBlue (2024)
Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations (2024)
Local, County, District, and State Democrat Women (2024)
Run Sister Run (2024)
Sally Duval (2024)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Center for Freethought Equality (2024)
Ron Reynolds (2024)
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate interview. Mothers for Democracy-Mothers Against Greg Abbott YouTube. 14 Feb 2024.
Candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024.
Q&A: Meet the U.S. House District 22 candidates. Community Impact. 13 Sept 2024.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
Planned Parenthood provides other services such as healthcare screenings and birth control. Those services are vital to low-income families and actually save lives.
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Disagree
Telemedicine has become more prevalent since the pandemic. It is more convenient and is just as effective as going into a doctor's office.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
I believe if the pregnancy isn't viable as determined by a medical doctor, an abortion should be allowed. I believe if the life of the mother is at risk, an abortion should be allowed. I believe in cases of rape and incest; an abortion should be allowed. In all other instances, you should look at viability.
Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?
I would only support the federal government limiting abortion if the fetus is viable, meaning it can survive outside of the womb.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
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.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Neutral
That's a very broad statement. I think it depends on the situation. Some instances would require that the service be provided.
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
B
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Did not answer
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
Did not answer
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Schools require vaccinations because of the risks to other students. I believe that an employer is also within their purview to require vaccinations. I don't believe the government should mandate it unless the government is the employer.
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
B
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
I would vote for a middle-class tax break. Also we need to bring down inflation. The child tax credit could be increased as well.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Strongly Disagree
The student loan program is a form of predatory lending. A person pays for twenty years and the debt does not go down. The forgiveness program is only forgiving the exorbitant interest added to the loan.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
Choose not to answer
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Agree
I believe there should be more border agents and more judges.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
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.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Disagree
I do not believe in school choice. I believe it takes money away from public schools. Low income families cannot afford to send their children to private schools. I am okay with charter schools and home schools as long as they have the same standards as public schools. Any program receiving public funds should have the same state mandated standards as public schools.
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Disagree
I do not support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education. The states already have control over public schools.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
There should be common sense gun regulations. There should be a waiting period to own a gun. There is no need for a citizen to own an automatic rifle. They cannot be used for hunting. They allow an assailant to kill many people in seconds without the need to reload.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Neutral
I believe there should be term limits, and I believe they should have ethics. I am not sure about the number of seats. However, if it is determined by the number of circuits then yes. Because when it went up to 9 justices there were 9 circuits. Now there are 13.
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Moderate
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Government should protect its citizens and their freedoms.
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
VALUES
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Disagree
Marriage is a contract between two people governed by the state. The wedding is ceremonial.
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Choose not to answer
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Choose not to answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian and I do not believe in imposing my beliefs on others. Laissez-faire!
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
I believe you should have an ID to vote including a college ID for students.
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Agree
It is antiquated. It goes against the will of the people and allows only a few states to determine who will become the president.
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Choose not to answer
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Choose not to answer
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Agree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
I think we need to use various energy sources to meet demand and not rely on one.
