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2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 119, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Elizabeth "Liz" Campos and Melva Perez. Candidate information follows official Bexar County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Elizabeth "Liz" Campos (Democratic), Melva Perez (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 119; Elizabeth "Liz" Campos is the sitting member, per the Texas House of Representatives' official roster. Nominees were chosen at the March 3 primary (or a May 26 runoff) or advanced unopposed; the field is the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Elizabeth "Liz" Campos is the Democratic incumbent for Texas House District 119 in San Antonio, serving her third term as the first woman elected to the seat. She has more than thirty years of experience as a legal administrator at San Antonio law firms and previously worked as a House Constituent Coordinator, Senate District Director, and Senate Chief of Staff, according to her official biography, and she is also a third-generation plumber and businesswoman.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- School and child safety
- Property tax reform
- Support for seniors and veterans
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.
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Melva Perez is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel with 28 years of military service, according to her campaign website. She is the Republican nominee for Texas House District 119, running against the Democratic primary winner in the November general election.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Permanent property tax relief for families and seniors
- Expand vocational and trade school programs
- Invest in the power grid and aging water systems
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.
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