Ryan Darling
Ryan Darling (Republican Party) ran for election to the Montana House of Representatives to represent District 99. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Darling completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Ryan Darling was born in Missoula, Montana. He graduated from Hellgate High School. He earned an associate degree from Cochise College in 2005 and a bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona in 2004. His career experience includes working as a construction professional.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Montana House of Representatives District 99
Incumbent Tom France defeated Ryan Darling in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 99 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Tom France (D) | 55.9 | 3,757 |
 | Ryan Darling (R)  | 44.1 | 2,958 | |
| Total votes: 6,715 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 99
Incumbent Tom France advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 99 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tom France | 100.0 | 1,536 |
| Total votes: 1,536 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 99
Ryan Darling advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 99 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ryan Darling | 100.0 | 1,017 |
| Total votes: 1,017 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Darling in this election.
Pledges
Darling signed the following pledges.
2022
See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Montana House of Representatives District 99
Incumbent Mark Thane defeated Ryan Darling in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 99 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mark Thane (D) | 66.0 | 3,417 |
| Ryan Darling (R) | 34.0 | 1,761 | |
| Total votes: 5,178 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 99
Incumbent Mark Thane advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 99 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mark Thane | 100.0 | 1,786 |
| Total votes: 1,786 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 99
Ryan Darling advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 99 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ryan Darling | 100.0 | 966 |
| Total votes: 966 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Ryan Darling completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Darling's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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As a “Girl Dad” to two daughters, Ryan is motivated by their experiences to run for the Montana Legislature. He aims to address the challenges in Montana’s education system, advocating for parental involvement, innovative educational options, and expanded trades and apprenticeships.
Ryan owns Verify 3D LLC, with over 20 years of experience in 3D laser scanning, 3DCAD, and BIM modeling. His company serves a wide range of industries, including architecture, engineering, mining, and more. His services extend to various heavy industries around, such as oil and gas, power generation, and shipbuilding.- High property taxes drive up rental rates and drive retired people from their homes. “Market value” property taxes on unsold real estate is theft.
- Parents and their children deserve tailored premium educational choices, well paid quality teachers, trades programs and apprenticeships.
- Sensible local land management, and public recreational access is critical to Montana’s wellbeing.
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2022
Ryan Darling did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 3, 2024
