Summary
Current Position: US Representative of NY 18th District since 2023
Affiliation: Democrat
Former Position: Businessman and County executive of Ulster County, New York
District: includes all of Orange County, and most of Dutchess and Ulster Counties.
Ryan served in the United States Army as a military intelligence officer from 2004 to 2009, including two tours in Iraq. He co-founded Praescient Analytics, a software company, in 2011. From 2015 to 2017, he was a senior vice president of Dataminr, an artificial intelligence platform.
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Congressman Pat Ryan is a fifth-generation Hudson Valley native, proud Kingston High School alum, and the first West Point graduate to represent the Academy in the U.S. House of Representatives. Ryan served two combat tours in Iraq, earning two Bronze Stars.
Prior to his 2022 election to Congress, Ryan served the community that raised him as Ulster County Executive. There, Ryan led the County through the COVID-19 pandemic and spearheaded policies that delivered relief to working families while never raising taxes. He led the charge to revitalize the former IBM site, now known as iPark 87, helped put money back in small business owners and residents’ pockets, took on corporate special interests, and delivered new investments in mental health services.
In Congress, Ryan is focused on defending fundamental freedoms and delivering relief for Hudson Valley families. Serving on the House Armed Services Committee, Ryan is working on issues of military preparedness, countering the threat of a rising China, and investing in the United States Military Academy and the next generation of military leaders. As a member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Ryan is committed to improving the daily lives of all residents in NY-18. Whether you commute to work on Metro North, travel Route 17 through Orange County, or need broadband access in Dutchess County, he will fight every day to improve our region’s infrastructure.
Ryan has also championed efforts to expand access to affordable health care, support local law enforcement, preserve Social Security and Medicare, prevent gun violence, and protect a woman’s right to choose.
Ryan lives in Gardiner with his wife, Rebecca, and their two young sons, Theo and Cameron.
Personal
Full Name: Patrick ‘Pat’ K. Ryan
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Rebecca; 2 Children: Theo, Cameron
Birth Place: Kingston, NY
Home City: Gardiner, NY
Source: MA, Security Studies, Georgetown University, 2011-2013 BS, International Politics, United States Military Academy at West Point, 2000-2004 Representative, United States House of Representatives, New York, District 18, 2023-present Representative, United States House of Representatives, New York, District 19, 2022-2023 Candidate, United States House of Representatives, New York, District 19, 2018, 2022 Email: Government page Source: none Source: Open Secrets Congressman Ryan serves as Vice-Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, which provides oversight of and funding for the Department of Defense, the U.S. Armed Forces and portions of the Department of Energy. Each year, it is tasked with drafting the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which lays out the annual budget and expenditures of the Department of Defense. The subcommittee on Cyber, Innovative Technologies, and Information Systems holds jurisdiction over Department of Defense policy related to the acquisition of computer software, the electromagnetic spectrum, and electromagnetic warfare; and Department of Defense policy and programs and accounts related to artificial intelligence, cyber security, cyber operations, cyber forces, information technology, information operations, and science and technology. This subcommittee holds jurisdiction over Army programs and accounts related to aircraft, ground equipment, missiles, ammunition, and other procurement; Marine Corps programs and accounts related to ground and amphibious equipment, fighter aircraft, helicopters, air-launched weapons, and ammunition; Air Force programs and accounts related to fighter, training, reconnaissance and surveillance, and electronic warfare aircraft, helicopters, air-launched weapons, ground equipment, and ammunition; Navy programs and accounts related to fighter, training, and electronic warfare aircraft, helicopters, and air-launched weapons; tactical air and missile defense programs and accounts; chemical agent and munition destruction programs and accounts; and National Guard and Reserve equipment programs and accounts. The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure has jurisdiction over all modes of transportation – our aviation system, highways and bridges, transit and rail transportation, pipelines, and maritime and waterborne transportation. The Committee also has jurisdiction over wastewater infrastructure, the Nation’s emergency preparedness and response programs, public buildings and federal real estate management, federal economic development agencies, and the U.S. Coast Guard. The Subcommittee on Highways and Transit has responsibility for the development of national surface transportation policy, including policies related to the construction and improvement of highway and transit facilities, of safety and research programs, and regulation of commercial motor vehicle operations. Within this scope of responsibilities, the Subcommittee has jurisdiction over many U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) programs and modal administrations. This subcommittee holds jurisdiction over Army programs and accounts related to aircraft, ground equipment, missiles, ammunition, and other procurement; Marine Corps programs and accounts related to ground and amphibious equipment, fighter aircraft, helicopters, air-launched weapons, and ammunition; Air Force programs and accounts related to fighter, training, reconnaissance and surveillance, and electronic warfare aircraft, helicopters, air-launched weapons, ground equipment, and ammunition; Navy programs and accounts related to fighter, training, and electronic warfare aircraft, helicopters, and air-launched weapons; tactical air and missile defense programs and accounts; chemical agent and munition destruction programs and accounts; and National Guard and Reserve equipment programs and accounts. Learn more about legislation sponsored and co-sponsored by Congressman Ryan. Source: Government page Source: Government page Source: Wikipedia The 18th district includes all of Orange County, and most of Dutchess and Ulster Counties. The district includes the cities of Newburgh, Beacon, Kingston, and Poughkeepsie. In the August 23, 2022 Democratic Party primary Ulster County executive Pat Ryan defeated Aisha Mills and Moses Mugulusi. On the same date Ryan also defeated Dutchess County executive Marc Molinaro (Republican) in a special election to fill a vacant seat in the district. The latter contest was seen as a victory in a bellwether district. In the November 8, 2022 general election Ryan defeated New York State Assembly member Republican Colin Schmitt. Republican Molinaro ran in the New York’s 19th congressional district in the November general election and defeated Democrat Josh Riley. Incumbent Sean Patrick Maloney changed his election district to the New York’s 17th congressional district, after redistricting maps were announced. Patrick Kevin Ryan (born March 28, 1982)[1][2] is an American businessman, Democratic politician, and veteran serving as the U.S. representative for New York’s 18th congressional district since 2023. He served as the representative for New York’s 19th congressional district from 2022 to 2023 after being elected in a special election. He previously served as the county executive of Ulster County, New York.[1][3][4] Ryan was born and raised in Kingston, New York, the son of Patricia L. and Kevin M. Ryan.[5] He earned a Bachelor of Science in international politics from the United States Military Academy in 2004 and a Master of Arts in security studies from Georgetown University.[6] Two of his West Point classmates are fellow Congressmen John James and Wesley Hunt. His wife is Rebecca Ryan (née Grusky).[7] He was previously married and divorced.[7] Ryan served in the United States Army as a military intelligence officer from 2004 to 2009, including two tours in Iraq.[8] From 2009 to 2011, he worked as the deputy director of Berico Technologies, as a subcontractor for Palantir Technologies in Afghanistan.[8] He co-founded Praescient Analytics, a software company, in 2011. From 2015 to 2017, he was a senior vice president of Dataminr, an artificial intelligence platform. In 2018 and 2019, Ryan was a senior adviser at New Politics.[9] In February 2019, Ulster County Executive Mike Hein resigned to take a position in New York Governor Andrew Cuomo‘s administration. On April 30, Ryan defeated Republican nominee Jack Hayes in the special election to succeed Hein;[10] he took office on June 7, 2019. He became the second executive of Ulster County since it adopted a county charter in 2008.[11] In November 2019, he defeated Hayes in a rematch to win a full four-year term as county executive.[12] As county executive, Ryan piloted a universal basic income program, wherein 100 families in the county received $500 per month.[13][14] He also enacted several environmental protections in Ulster County, committing to fully transition the operations of the county government to renewable energy by 2030 and partnering with SUNY Ulster to promote green energy jobs.[13] On January 14, 2020, Ryan endorsed Pete Buttigieg in the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries. In a statement, Ryan cited Buttigieg’s military service, his “bold progressive vision”, and his “moral leadership” as his reasons for support.[15][16] On September 9, 2022, Ryan stepped down as Ulster County Executive. The deputy county executive, Johanna Contreras, was sworn in as acting county executive that day.[17] Ryan first ran for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2018. In the Democratic primary in New York’s 19th congressional district, he received 18% of the vote to Antonio Delgado‘s 22%. Delgado defeated incumbent Republican representative John Faso in the general election.[18] After Delgado resigned from Congress on May 25, 2022, to become lieutenant governor of New York, Ryan announced that he would run in the special election to succeed Delgado.[1] Ryan was chosen as the Democratic nominee on June 9 at a meeting of Democratic county party chairs.[19] In the August 23 special election, Ryan faced the Republican nominee and Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro. Ryan was seen as the underdog as every poll had him trailing Molinaro, and many believed that President Joe Biden‘s unpopularity would hinder Democrats in the swing district. Ryan narrowly defeated Molinaro by 2,858 votes, 51.1%–48.8%,[20] which was considered an upset. He outperformed Biden’s 2020 margin in the district by 0.8%. In explaining his victory, political observers noted that Ryan campaigned strongly in favor of protecting abortion rights in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade.[21] His victory was attributed to college-educated voters’, particularly women’s, support for abortion rights.[4][22] Molinaro and Ryan both ran for Congress again in the general elections in November 2022 for the newly redrawn 19th and 18th districts, respectively. Each won in his respective district.[23] In November 2022, Ryan contested the state’s 18th district, which was changed from its previous configuration after redistricting.[1][4] On the same day as his special election victory in the 19th district, Ryan won the Democratic nomination for the regular election in the 18th district.[4] He defeated Republican nominee Colin Schmitt[24] in the general election.[25] On February 1, 2023, Ryan was among twelve Democrats to vote for a resolution to end COVID-19 national emergency.[26][27] Ryan voted with President Joe Biden‘s stated position 100% of the time in the 117th Congress, according to a FiveThirtyEight analysis.[28] Ryan is a staunch opponent of congestion pricing in the most congested parts of Manhattan.[29] On July 10, 2024, Ryan called for Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 United States presidential election.[30] Ryan was born and raised in Kingston, New York, where he lives with his wife and two children. His grandfather served on the Kingston City Council.[33] Education
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New York’s 18th congressional district is a congressional district for the United States House of Representatives that contains the northern suburbs and exurbs of New York City. It is currently represented by Democrat Pat Ryan.Wikipedia
Early life and career
Ulster County executive (2019–2022)
U.S. House of Representatives (2022–present)
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2022 special
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Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Antonio Delgado 8,576 22.10% Democratic Pat Ryan 6,941 17.89% Democratic Gareth Rhodes 6,890 17.75% Democratic Brian Flynn 5,245 13.52% Democratic Jeff Beals 4,991 12.86% Democratic Dave Clegg 4,257 10.97% Democratic Erin Collier 1,908 4.92% Total votes 38,808 100.00% Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Pat Ryan 11,814 67.73% Independence Pat Ryan 1,006 5.77% Total Pat Ryan 12,820 73.50% Republican Jack Hayes 3,366 19.30% Conservative Jack Hayes 1,194 6.85% Total Jack Hayes 4,560 26.14% Write-in 63 0.36% Total votes 17,443 100.00% Democratic hold Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Pat Ryan 27,017 52.58% Working Families Pat Ryan 3,401 6.62% Independence Pat Ryan 1,960 3.81% Total Pat Ryan 32,378 63.01% Republican Jack Hayes 15,700 30.55% Conservative Jack Hayes 3,262 6.35% Total Jack Hayes 18,962 36.90% Write-in 44 0.09% Total votes 53,630 100.00% Democratic hold Party Candidate Votes % ±% Democratic Pat Ryan 58,636 45.39% –2.61 Working Families Pat Ryan 7,452 5.77% –0.78 Total Pat Ryan 66,088 51.15% –3.64 Republican Marc Molinaro 52,514 40.65% –2.55 Conservative Marc Molinaro 10,496 8.12% N/A Total Marc Molinaro 63,010 48.77% +5.57 Write-in 96 0.07% N/A Total votes 129,194 100.00% Turnout 129,328 27.16% Registered electors 476,134 Democratic hold Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Pat Ryan 29,400 83.8% Democratic Aisha Mills 4,603 13.1% Democratic Moses Mugulusi 966 2.8% Total votes 34,969 100% Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Pat Ryan 123,168 46.15% Working Families Pat Ryan 12,077 4.52% Total Pat Ryan (incumbent) 135,245 50.67% Republican Colin Schmitt 116,972 43.83% Conservative Colin Schmitt 14,681 5.50% Total Colin Schmitt 131,653 49.33% Total votes 266,898 100% References
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