Rick Ryan
Rick Ryan (Democratic Party) is a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 36. He assumed office on January 8, 2025. His current term ends on January 13, 2027.
Ryan (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 36. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on March 17, 2026.[source]
Biography
Rick Ryan was born in Oak Lawn, Illinois. He graduated from Brother Rice High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from DePaul University in 1989 and a law degree from John Marshall Law School in 1992. His career experience includes working as an attorney.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Ryan was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations-General Service Committee
- Health Care Licenses Committee
- Judiciary - Criminal Committee
- International Relations, Tourism, and Trade Committee
- State Government Administration Committee
Elections
2026
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on March 17, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 36
Incumbent Rick Ryan (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 36 on March 17, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 36
David Sheppard (R) is running in the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 36 on March 17, 2026.
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2024
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 36
Rick Ryan defeated Christine McGovern in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 36 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rick Ryan (D) | 59.2 | 27,487 |
 | Christine McGovern (R) | 40.8 | 18,938 | |
| Total votes: 46,425 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 36
Rick Ryan defeated Sonia Anne Khalil in the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 36 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rick Ryan | 57.0 | 6,963 |
| Sonia Anne Khalil | 43.0 | 5,263 | ||
| Total votes: 12,226 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 36
Christine McGovern advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 36 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Christine McGovern | 100.0 | 2,966 |
| Total votes: 2,966 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Illinois House of Representatives District 36 |
Officeholder Illinois House of Representatives District 36 |
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Kelly M. Burke (D) |
Illinois House of Representatives District 36 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
