Marlón
Durán
Green Party candidate for U.S. House TX-28; community organizer and translator from McAllen, Texas
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Background
Marlón Durán is the Green Party candidate for U.S. Representative in Texas's 28th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. He is running against incumbent Democrat Henry Cuellar and Republican Tano Tijerina in the redrawn district. 711
Durán describes himself as a community activist, community organizer, and English/Spanish translator based in McAllen, Texas. His LinkedIn profile lists translation work for nonprofit organizations beginning in September 2017 and a bachelor's degree in organizational leadership from South Texas College. 1015
Before his 2026 congressional run, Durán served as Texas regional field organizer for Jill Stein's 2024 presidential campaign and held a past role as vice president of STEP, a Rio Grande Valley LGBTQ-organizations coalition. He holds no prior elected public office. 215
The Green Party of Texas nominated Durán as its District 28 candidate. His campaign website is marlonduran.com. 1110
At a glance
- Party
- Green
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 28, Texas
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- marlonduran.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Sep 24filingFEC filing reference reports no periodic FEC report on file for Durán's campaign committee
A candidate-finance reference reported no periodic FEC report on file for Durán's committee as of September 24, meaning no confirmed receipts, spending, or cash-on-hand figures were available from filings at that time.
Marlón Durán (G) — U.S. Representative, TX-28 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 22newsSan Antonio Report publishes candidate profile of Marlón Durán
The San Antonio Report described Durán as a Green Party challenger, progressive activist, and professional translator with a degree in organizational leadership from South Texas College.
Marlón Durán | 2026 candidate for Texas’ 28th Congressional ... · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 28filingTexas certifies Durán on general-election ballot as Green Party candidate for TX-28
Texas' certified general-election ballot officially listed Durán as the Green Party candidate for U.S. House District 28, alongside Cuellar and Tijerina.
Marlón Durán (G) — U.S. Representative, TX-28 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jul 30pollTexas Southern University poll shows Durán at 6% in TX-28 race
A Texas Southern University survey of 600 likely voters conducted July 27–30 put Henry Cuellar at 45%, Republican Tano Tijerina at 34%, and Durán at 6%.
Henry Cuellar Polls: Polling Average and Latest Surveys · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Mar 21filingMarlón Durán nominated as Green Party candidate for TX-28
Durán was nominated at the Green Party convention to run for U.S. House District 28 in Texas.
Marlon Duran — 2026 Texas's 28th Congressional District Election | Smarter.Vote · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
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Reporting date not available. ↳ FEC record H6TX28108(opens in a new tab)
Sources 7
- [1] Henry Cuellar Polls: Polling Average and Latest Surveys(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [2] Marlon Duran — 2026 Texas's 28th Congressional District Election | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
- [3] Marlón Durán (G) — U.S. Representative, TX-28 | 2026 profile(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [4] Marlón Durán | 2026 candidate for Texas’ 28th Congressional ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
- [5] Anti-AIPAC – Marlon Duran For Congress!(opens in a new tab) Mar 14, 2026
- [6] On The Issues - Marlon Duran For Congress!(opens in a new tab) Mar 14, 2026
- [7] Latino Voters 2020: Meet A Progressive Who Won't Be ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 25, 2020