Ryan Stang

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Ryan Stang

Republican Party, Serve America Movement Party, Independence Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2019

Education

Bachelor's

Buffalo State

Personal

Birthplace

Hamburg, N.Y.

Profession

Business owner

Contact

Campaign website

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Ryan Stang (Republican Party, Independence Party, Serve America Movement Party) ran for election to the Erie County Legislature to represent District 9 in New York. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2019. He advanced from the Independence Party primary on June 25, 2019.

Stang completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Ryan Stang was born in Hamburg, New York. He received a bachelor's degree in communications from Buffalo State in 2006. Stang's professional experience includes owning Stang Insurance Consulting. He has been associated with the Buffalo Spikes for Tykes, the Explore and More Children's Museum, and the Buffalo Hall of Fame Experience.

Elections

2019

See also: Municipal elections in Erie County, New York (2019)

General election

General election for Erie County Legislature District 9

John Gilmour defeated Ryan Stang in the general election for Erie County Legislature District 9 on November 5, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	John Gilmour (D)	59.5	12,922
		Ryan Stang (R / Independence Party / Serve America Movement Party)	40.5	8,795

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 21,717
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. John Gilmour advanced from the Democratic primary for Erie County Legislature District 9.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Mark Cuda (R)

Independence Party primary election

Independence Party primary for Erie County Legislature District 9

Ryan Stang defeated Jill Morgan in the Independence Party primary for Erie County Legislature District 9 on June 25, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ryan Stang	55.5	137
	Submit photo	Jill Morgan	44.5	110

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 247
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Endorsements

Ryan Stang was endorsed by the Serve America Movement.

Campaign themes

2019

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Ryan Stang completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Stang's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Ryan Stang grew up in Hamburg, NY to a working-class family, where his parents taught him the value of hard work, community, and personal responsibility. Instead of leaving for opportunities elsewhere, he chose to stay in "The City of Good Neighbors" where he calls home. Stang hopes to instill in his daughter the same pride and sense of community that he was raised with.

Stang's sense of pride for his community is why he has devoted time to raising money and awareness for causes he believes in. Partnering with Buffalo Bills Hall of Famer Jim Kelly going on 10 years, he has raised over $253,000 to benefit children with disadvantaged and special needs in WNY. The event has transformed from a small volleyball tournament to a mammoth retreat, generating dedicated annual volunteers, donations from local businesses, and media coverage from across the region. Buffalo Spikes for Tykes proves that Ryan can encourage the community to fight and improve the lives of families in his backyard.

After graduating from Buffalo State with a B.A. in Communication, Ryan Stang became a successful Financial Professional with Mass Mutual for 9 years until deciding to step out and create his own business, "Stang Insurance Consulting". Financial stability is key to a family's future, which is why Ryan has devoted his professional time to helping people find security.

Ryan is an independent voice, running for Erie County Legislature to put his real-world experience to work serving his community. His experience managing finances, supporting local businesses, and leading the fight for children in our community is exactly what we need representing us in Erie County.

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?

• Creating opportunity for all
• Lowering property tax burden
• Taking care of our neighbors in need

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I grew up in Hamburg, NY and I have seen the very best of what my community has to offer. Still, seniors are struggling to pay property taxes and too many young families wonder how they can afford to buy their first home. Property taxes here are some of the highest in the nation, but rather than make real cuts to the tax levy, the County Executive Mark Poloncarz and the Democratic Majority in the County Legislature Voted "No." They are trying to trick taxpayers, cutting pennies off the tax-rate, while watching assessments skyrocket along with people's tax bill. There needs to be real transparency in County Government, and I am prepared to fight for people here

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