Frank Ryan (politician)

Frank Xavier Ryan
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 101st district
In office
January 3, 2017[1] – November 30, 2022
Preceded byMauree Gingrich
Succeeded byJohn A. Schlegel
Personal details
Born (1951-05-01) May 1, 1951 (age 73)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseSherrie
Children4
EducationMount St. Mary's University (BA)
University of Maryland (MBA)
Alma materFairfield High School
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Marine Corps
Years of service1969-2002
2004-2005
RankColonel
UnitUnited States Marine Corps Reserve
Multi-National Force – Iraq
Battles/warsOperation Enduring Freedom
Iraq War

Francis Xavier Ryan[2] (born May 1, 1951) is an American politician, accountant, and retired military officer who served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 101st District from 2017 to 2022.

Early life and education

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Ryan was born on May 1, 1951, in Baltimore, Maryland. He graduated from Fairfield High School in 1969. Ryan graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Mount St. Mary's University in 1973, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Maryland in 1977. He is a Certified Public Accountant.[2]

Military service

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Ryan began his service in the United States Marine Corps Reserves in 1969,[3] and retired at the rank of colonel in 2002. He was recalled to active duty in 2004, serving with the Multi-National Force – Iraq until the following year. He had previously served as Central Command Special Operations Officer during Operation Enduring Freedom in 2002.[4] In total Ryan received three Legions of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal, and the United States Army Commendation Medal.[2]

Political career

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Ryan worked for Pat Toomey's first United States Senate campaign. He also worked at the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry and the U.S. Department of Labor.[4]

Pennsylvania House of Representatives

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Ryan was first elected to represent the 101st District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2016, and won re-election in 2018 and 2020.[2]

Following the 2020 United States presidential election, Ryan supported false claims of massive voter fraud, pushing a discredited claim that there were more votes than voters in Pennsylvania.[5][6] He was also one of 26 Pennsylvania House Republicans who called for the reversal of Joe Biden's certification as the winner of Pennsylvania's electoral votes.[7]

In 2021, he proposed an amendment to a bill whereby only elected officials in Philadelphia, a Democratic stronghold, could be recalled. Prior to Ryan's amendment, the bill allowed for recalls of elected officials statewide.[8]

In 2022, Ryan announced he would not seek reelection to a fourth term.[9]

Personal life

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Ryan is married to his wife, Sherrie. He has four children and nine grandchildren.[4][10]

Electoral history

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Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District Republican primary election, 2004[11][12][13][14][15]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Scott Paterno 19,258 --
Republican Ron Hostetler 15,370 --
Republican William B. Lynch 12,172 --
Republican Susan C. Helm 9,128 --
Republican Frank Ryan 9,061 --
Republican Mark Stewart 6,935 --
Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District Republican primary election, 2010[16]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Dave Argall 20,585 32
Republican Frank Ryan 19,656 31
Republican Josh First 14,860 23
Republican Allen Griffith 8,376 13
2016 Pennsylvania House of Representatives Republican primary election, District 101[17]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Frank Ryan 3,913 36.06
Republican Pier Hess 3,200 29.49
Republican Jeffrey Griffith 3,047 28.08
Republican John Dissinger 677 6.24
Write-in 15 0.15
Total votes 10,852 100.00
2016 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election, District 101[18]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Frank Ryan 19,800 66.91
Democratic Lorraine Scudder 9,752 32.96
Write-in 39 0.13
Total votes 29,591 100.0
2018 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election, District 101[19]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Frank Ryan 15,512 64.41
Democratic Cesar Liriano 8,553 35.51
Write-in 20 0.08
Total votes 24,085 100.00
2020 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election, District 101[20]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Frank Ryan 21,611 62.74
Democratic Calvin Clements 12,792 37.14
Write-in 41 0.12
Total votes 34,444 100.0

References

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  1. ^ "SESSION OF 2017 201ST OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 1" (PDF). Legislative Journal. Pennsylvania General Assembly. January 3, 2017. pp. 2, 4–5. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d "Frank Ryan". Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
  3. ^ "Frank Ryan's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
  4. ^ a b c "About Frank Ryan". PA State Rep. Frank Ryan. PA House Republican Caucus. Archived from the original on August 18, 2022. Retrieved 30 December 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  5. ^ Walker, Carter (February 12, 2024). "This Pa. activist is the source of false and flawed election claims gaining traction across the country". Spotlight PA. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
  6. ^ "PA Lawmakers: Numbers Don't Add Up, Certification of Presidential Results Premature and In Error". PA State Rep. Frank Ryan. PA House Republican Caucus. December 28, 2020. Archived from the original on January 16, 2021. Retrieved 13 February 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  7. ^ Murphy, Jan (27 November 2020). "26 Pa. House Republicans call for withdrawing certification of presidential electors". PennLIVE Patriot-News.
  8. ^ Tamari, Jonathan; Brennan, Chris (June 18, 2021). "Pennsylvania Republicans want voters to be able to recall elected officials — but only in Philly". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
  9. ^ Stockburger, George (January 19, 2022). "Pa. Rep. Frank Ryan not seeking re-election in 2022". abc27 WHTM. Nexstar Media Inc. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
  10. ^ "Frank Ryan (@FrankRyanCPA)". Twitter. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
  11. ^ "2004 General Primary Tuesday, April 27, 2004 Official Returns SCHUYLKILL". electionreturns.pa.gov. Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
  12. ^ "2004 General Primary Tuesday, April 27, 2004 Official Returns PERRY". electionreturns.pa.gov. Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
  13. ^ "2004 General Primary Tuesday, April 27, 2004 Official Returns LEBANON". electionreturns.pa.gov. Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
  14. ^ "2004 General Primary Tuesday, April 27, 2004 Official Returns DAUPHIN". electionreturns.pa.gov. Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
  15. ^ "2004 General Primary Tuesday, April 27, 2004 Official Returns BERKS". electionreturns.pa.gov. Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
  16. ^ "Pennsylvania 17th District Profile - Election 2010". The New York Times. December 10, 2010. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
  17. ^ "2016PrimaryElectionSummaryOfficialResults.pdf" (PDF). Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. May 16, 2016. p. 4. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
  18. ^ "2016 General Election Results.pdf" (PDF). Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. December 7, 2016. p. 1. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
  19. ^ "2018 General Election Summary Results.pdf" (PDF). Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. November 14, 2018. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
  20. ^ "Summary Results Report 2020 General Election November 3, 2020 OFFICIAL RESULTS Lebanon County" (PDF). Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. November 19, 2020. p. 3. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
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