Candidate
Ryan Ayala is running against Liz Campos (D, incumbent).
Primary challenge in safe Democratic district; test of progressive vs establishment
First-time candidate, 25 years old, challenging incumbent. Running on education funding, infrastructure, and affordability.
Key dates to watch: Primary on March 3, 2026 and General Election on November 3, 2026.
Ryan Ayala is a 25-year-old attorney and first-time candidate challenging incumbent Liz Campos in the Democratic primary for Texas House District 119. A native of San Antonio's Southeast Side, he graduated from East Central High School in 2018, earned his bachelor's degree in history and government from UT Austin in 2022, and obtained his law degree from St. Mary's University School of Law in May 2025. He passed the Texas bar exam in October 2025 and works as a family law attorney at Cordell & Cordell.
Native of San Antonio's Southeast Side. Has brothers who help with his campaign. Graduate of East Central High School (2018) in the East Central Independent School District.
Attorney at Cordell & Cordell (family law); Intern at Texas Attorney General's Office, Child Support Division; Research Fellow at St. Mary's University School of Law
B.A. in History and Government, University of Texas at Austin (2022); J.D., St. Mary's University School of Law (2025)