Ryan Sheridan

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Ryan Sheridan

Republican Party

Education

High school

Kirkwood High School

Bachelor's

University of Missouri, Columbia

Graduate

Missouri State University

Personal

Religion

Christian

Profession

Nurse practitioner

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Ryan Sheridan (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Missouri's 2nd Congressional District. He will not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on August 4, 2026.

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

Biography

Ryan Sheridan earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri, Columbia and a graduate degree from Missouri State University. His career experience includes working as a nurse practitioner.

Elections

2026

See also: Missouri's 2nd Congressional District election, 2026

Missouri's 2nd Congressional District election, 2026 (August 4 Democratic primary)

Missouri's 2nd Congressional District election, 2026 (August 4 Republican primary)

General election

The primary will occur on August 4, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Missouri District 2

Timothy Bilash, Chuck Summers, Nick Vivio, Joan VonDras, and Frederick Wellman are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Missouri District 2 on August 4, 2026.

		Candidate
		Timothy Bilash
		Chuck Summers
		Nick Vivio
		Joan VonDras
		Frederick Wellman

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Missouri District 2

Incumbent Ann Wagner and Matthew Grant are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Missouri District 2 on August 4, 2026.

		Candidate
		Ann Wagner
		Matthew Grant

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

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Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Ryan Sheridan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Sheridan's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I’m a nurse practitioner, small business owner, and Missourian from Kirkwood.

I know what it means to fight for people when it matters most. I’ve built businesses, cared for veterans, and stood by my family, including helping care for my grandparents.

I’m not a career politician climbing the ladder. I’m running for Congress to Make America Healthy Again and to bring real-world experience, fiscal discipline, and unapologetic America First leadership to Washington.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I will fight to make America strong, healthy, and financially secure, starting with term limits, fiscal responsibility, and ending the culture of blank checks for foreign wars while Americans struggle at home.
• I will take on the health care establishment by expanding access to direct primary care, breaking hospital monopolies, cutting red tape, and putting doctors and patients in charge of care.
• I will champion economic freedom by ensuring the American dream is obtainable for younger generations through access to home ownership and beyond. I will protect small businesses, promoting nuclear energy, defending cryptocurrency, and ending Wall Street’s grip on our economy so working families can thrive.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Fiscal responsibility, America First foreign policy, health care reform, protecting Social Security and Medicare from insolvency, expanding nuclear energy, supporting small businesses, ensuring AI works for everyday Americans, and defending personal freedoms from government and corporate overreach.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to my grandparents. They taught me loyalty, grit, personal responsibility, and the value of hard work, qualities I believe America needs more than ever.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity, accountability, and courage. A representative must tell the truth, keep their word, and make decisions based on principle, not political convenience or pressure.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I’m direct, principled, and relentless. I don’t fold under pressure, I don’t say what people want to hear just to get elected, and I follow through on what I promise.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To represent the people of their district, not themselves, their party, or special interests. That means protecting constitutional freedoms, safeguarding taxpayer dollars, and ensuring every bill serves the American people first.

What legacy would you like to leave?

That I was a leader who kept my word, period.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was as a lifeguard at the local pool. I worked there for several summers.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl. It’s a profound reminder that even in the darkest circumstances, we can choose our attitude, our purpose, and our path forward.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Experience matters if it’s real-world experience—running a business, solving problems, leading people. Political “experience” in climbing the ladder is exactly what’s wrong with Washington.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I will serve no more than 10 years and will fight for term limits for every member of Congress. Career politicians have turned public service into a retirement plan. That’s not what the Founders intended.

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

A veteran in my district told me he feels abandoned by the same government he fought to protect, waiting months for quality care while watching billions sent overseas. That conversation fuels my commitment to putting Americans first.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Compromise on methods can be valuable, but never on core principles. You don’t trade away your values for a deal. You find ways to advance them without breaking your word to voters.

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Ryan Sheridan campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2026*	U.S. House Missouri District 2	Withdrew primary	$120,290	$120,290
Grand total			$120,290	$120,290
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Election Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Footnotes

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Missouri's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Josh Hawley (R)

Eric Schmitt (R)

Representatives

District 1

Wesley Bell (D)

District 2

Ann Wagner (R)

District 3

Bob Onder (R)

District 4

Mark Alford (R)

District 5

Emanuel Cleaver (D)

District 6

Sam Graves (R)

District 7

Eric Burlison (R)

District 8

Jason Smith (R)

Republican Party (8)

Democratic Party (2)