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Matthew Ryan (Mayor of Sterling Heights, Michigan, candidate 2025)

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Matthew Ryan
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Nonpartisan

Candidate, Mayor of Sterling Heights

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Last election

November 4, 2025

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Matthew Ryan ran for election to the Mayor of Sterling Heights in Michigan. He was on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.

Ryan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

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Biography

Matthew Ryan provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on October 1, 2025:

  • High school: Washington Academy - Homeschool
  • Other: Homeschool STEM- Lawrence Tech, 2016
  • Gender: Male
  • Religion: Non-denominational Christian
  • Profession: Small Business Owner / Educator
  • Prior offices held:
    • Precinct Delegate Sterling Heights (2015-Prsnt)
  • Incumbent officeholder: No
  • Campaign slogan: A Mayor Who Cares and Listens To the Residents. For The People!
  • Campaign website
  • Campaign Facebook

Elections

General election

General election for Mayor of Sterling Heights

Matthew Ryan and Michael C. Taylor ran in the general election for Mayor of Sterling Heights on November 4, 2025.

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Matthew Ryan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ryan's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Small Business Owner/ Robotics Entrepreneur

Robotics Educator/Instructor Lifelong resident of Sterling Heights Homeschooled STEM - Lawrence Tech

Sterling Heights Precinct Chair/Inspector
  • As a dedicated public servant, I am committed to delivering results for our community through effective leadership and open communications.
  • My passion for our city drives me to work tirelessly to address the needs of our residents and create positive change.
  • I believe in transparency and accountability, and I am dedicated to serving with honesty and integrity.
Together, we can build a better future for our city and ensure that every voice is heard and valued.
Jesus Christ is My Lord and Savior.
A Mayor who cares and listens to the Residents.
Use Merit-Based Morals and Principles to Serve the Residents and listen and value their concerns.
A Courageous Godly Man of Honor and Integrity.
September 11 attacks 9/11 in 2001. I was almost 5 years old.
Commercial lawn tech. 8 years.
The Bible because it is the Greatest book ever written.
The Count of Monte Christo.
Being a perfectionist overachiever.
A Mayor with Integrity and Honor for God and Country to serve the Residents.
To serve as Chief Executive Officer along with the City Council which acts as the legislative body to the residents.
Sterling Heights has a Mayor and City Council who are elected and an appointed City Manager. All should serve the resident of Sterling Heights.
A Great American Suburban Family City!
Have less taxes, improved service and safe neighborhoods.
Teamwork to Make Sterling Heights and Michigan Great for everyone who lives and visits here.
Teamwork to Make America Great for every American.
Teamwork to keep Sterling Heights Resident safe.
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To never give up and never quit.
Winning First Place as a Team!

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    1. ↑ "Email with Michigan Secretary of State," September 11, 2025
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