Who Marcus is
Cardenas grew up on San Antonio's Southside and took over his family's business after his brother died, later building it into Vertex Concrete, a company that's served the district for over a decade.
About Marcus
He's making his first run for office, challenging incumbent Sen. Roland Gutierrez after winning a Republican runoff.
Where they stand
- Reproductive RightsUnknown
- Immigration & BorderUnknown
- Housing & AffordabilityUnknown
- Public EducationDisagree
- Election IntegrityUnknown
- HealthcareUnknown
- Social Security & MedicareUnknown
- Gun PolicyUnknown
- Climate & EnergyUnknown
Also on the ballot for TX State Senate • District 19
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Roland GutierrezGutierrez represents Uvalde and has spent years pushing gun-safety bills in the Legislature after the 2022 Robb Elementary shooting, even as nearly all of them were blocked.
About Roland
He voted against the 2025 school voucher law, warning it would drain money from rural public schools like the ones in his district.