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Ryan Howard (Iowa)
Ryan Howard (Republican Party) ran for election to the Iowa House of Representatives to represent District 60. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Howard completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Ryan Howard was born in Waterloo, Iowa. He obtained an undergraduate degree and an M.B.A. from Iowa State University in May 2008. He obtained a Ph.D. from Louisiana Baptist University in May 2019. His professional experience includes working in manufacturing, operations management, and supply chain management.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Iowa House of Representatives District 60
Incumbent Dave Williams defeated Ryan Howard in the general election for Iowa House of Representatives District 60 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Dave Williams (D) | 51.2 | 9,558 |
 | Ryan Howard (R)  | 48.7 | 9,082 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 26 | ||
| Total votes: 18,666 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 60
Incumbent Dave Williams advanced from the Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 60 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dave Williams | 99.7 | 3,132 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 11 | ||
| Total votes: 3,143 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 60
Ryan Howard defeated Colleen Tierney in the Republican primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 60 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ryan Howard | 55.9 | 1,175 |
| Colleen Tierney | 43.9 | 924 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 4 | ||
| Total votes: 2,103 | |||
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Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Ryan Howard completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Howard's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Howard has always been an active member of his community. He has received several Iowa Governor's Volunteer Awards and has been nominated for the Mayors' Volunteer Award. He was also recognized as the 2018 United Way Volunteer of the Year.
Ryan has enjoyed a career in manufacturing and supply chain management. He evaluates new suppliers and helps businesses improve their operations. He and his wife own a state-registered in-home Child Care and are registered foster parents.
Ryan's faith is central to his life and he hosts a weekly podcast and publishes a blog to help people transform the way they work by connecting their faith to the work they do every day.
Ryan lives in Cedar Falls, Iowa with his wife, Bruna.- Ryan Howard is an award-winning volunteer who has a track record of serving the needs of his community.
- Ryan Howard understands the needs of businesses and families of Iowa and wants to solve the root causes of problems.
- Ryan Howard is a true conservative voice who will stand up for our rights and the foundations of this nation.
The Poverty of Nations, by Wayne Grudem and Barry Asmus
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 23, 2020
