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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) ran for election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 36. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
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]
Elections
2024
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 36
Rick Ryan defeated Christine Shanahan 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 Shanahan 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 Shanahan McGovern advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 36 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Christine Shanahan McGovern | 100.0 | 2,966 |
| Total votes: 2,966 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Ryan in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Illinois House of Representatives District 36 |
Officeholder Illinois House of Representatives District 36 |
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Kelly M. Burke (D) |
Illinois House of Representatives District 36 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
