# Meet the Candidate — Ryan Zink for Congress

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Podcast: [Steel News with Ann Vandersteel](https://stenobird.com/podcast/steel-news-with-ann-vandersteel-6480125)
Published: 2026-02-27T21:05:26+00:00
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## Resource

Tonight on Steel News Live, we sit down with Republican congressional candidate Ryan Zink, who’s campaigning for the U.S. House in Texas’s 19th Congressional District. As a January 6th defendant, he has decided to take lessons learned and fix DC. We’ll break down his platform, what drives his campaign, and why he believes he’s the right voice for West Texas. From border security to constitutional rights and community values, we’ll explore the core issues shaping his run. This is Steel News where truth survives pressure. Follow Ann Vandersteel on Pickax - https://pickax.com/annvandersteel

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