Fourth-generation Texan

Meet Ryan Zink

A community-first leader from TX-19 — small-business founder, veteran volunteer organizer, and a pragmatic problem-solver focused on safer neighborhoods and stronger local economies.

About Me

Texas Is My Home

I’m a fourth-generation Texan whose family built a life in the region now covered by TX-19. I started and scaled a local small business, partnered with community groups supporting youth and families, and worked in media and outreach before returning home to serve my neighbors. I hold a master’s in Communications and a long record of volunteer leadership and mentorship in education and wellness programs. I’m running to bring practical solutions and respectful leadership to our district.

Key Accomplishments & Skills

Hosted and produced community media and outreach programs; more than two decades of leadership across nonprofits and small business.

• On-air and production experience leading community programming

• Founder and operator of a local training facility serving athletes and youth programs

• Award-winning communicator with experience in local and regional media

• Dynamic public speaker, conference leader, and community organizer

• Deputy strategic lead on statewide outreach programs

• Built volunteer networks and Faith Ambassadors-style cohorts for community engagement

Experience

Republican Party of Texas 2020

• Deputy Strategic Initiatives Director for statewide operations

• Coordinated field operations and coalition engagement across strategic communities

• Led volunteer recruitment, canvassing and voter registration programs

• Launched Faith Ambassadors program to expand community outreach

• Focused on measurable results and sustained volunteer relationships

“I believe in hardworking families, secure neighborhoods, and common-sense leadership.”

My Mission

I am a pragmatic leader who listens first and acts second. My mission is to protect children, support small business growth, keep taxes predictable for working families, and stand with the men and women who keep our communities safe. I bring private-sector experience, a lifetime of community service, and a commitment to practical solutions in Austin and D.C.

When America’s freedoms came under attack, I refused to stand by in silence. I spoke out for truth and paid the price, losing my career, my freedom, and nearly my life. But instead of breaking me, the experience strengthened my faith, hardened my resolve, and deepened my love for this nation. Now fully exonerated and pardoned, I’m answering the call again. This time to serve the people of West Texas in Congress. I’m fighting to defend our God-given rights, our families, and our state’s sovereignty from an overreaching federal government. This campaign is about more than politics. It’s about restoring integrity, renewing our faith, and protecting the promise of America for the next generation. Ryan Zink Patriot. Texan. American.

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A Few Words From Ryan

I launched this campaign to give TX-19 a pragmatic voice in Washington — someone who will listen, work across divides, and prioritize practical solutions. My focus is on families, opportunity, and making sure government is accountable to the people it serves. I’m grateful for the trust of neighbors and volunteers who have already stepped forward; together we’ll keep Texas prosperous and safe.