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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.
Frank Xavier Ryan | |
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Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 101st district | |
In office January 3, 2017[1] – November 30, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Mauree Gingrich |
Succeeded by | John A. Schlegel |
Personal details | |
Born | Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. | May 1, 1951
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Sherrie |
Children | 4 |
Education | Mount St. Mary's University (BA) University of Maryland (MBA) |
Alma mater | Fairfield High School |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1969-2002 2004-2005 |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | United States Marine Corps Reserve Multi-National Force – Iraq |
Battles/wars | Operation Enduring Freedom Iraq War |
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]
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]
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]
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]
Ryan is married to his wife, Sherrie. He has four children and nine grandchildren.[4][10]
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 | -- |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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