Marcus Cardenas
Republican · TX
Marcus Cardenas is a San Antonio small-business owner who founded Vertex Concrete, a concrete furniture business serving the area for over a decade. A Southside native, he attended Palo Alto College before leaving to help run his family's plumbing business.
Where Marcus Cardenas stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Education Quality (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Public Education Quality
Public Education Quality · 1 support
Told the San Antonio Report in a January 2026 candidate questionnaire that public schools should expand hands-on career training, so students can earn certifications in fields like HVAC, plumbing, and manufacturing and take internships with local businesses.
January 5, 2026Supports Public Education Quality
Source: sanantonioreport.org
Track record — General
General · 1 record
Received Governor Greg Abbott's endorsement in the Republican primary for Texas Senate District 19. Abbott described him as a San Antonio businessman. He said he was attuned to what Texas families need.
May 14, 2026
Source: thetexan.news
Past race Marcus Cardenas ran in:
- State Senator, District 19 · November 3, 2026 · State Senate District 19; Texas