Francis Xavier Ryan[2] (born May 1, 1951) is an American politician, accountant, and retired military officer who served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 101st District from 2017 to 2022.
Frank Xavier Ryan | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 101st district | |
| In office January 3, 2017[1] – November 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Mauree Gingrich |
| Succeeded by | John A. Schlegel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 1, 1951 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Sherrie |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Mount St. Mary's University (BA) University of Maryland (MBA) |
| Alma mater | Fairfield High School |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1969-2002 2004-2005 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | United States Marine Corps Reserve Multi-National Force – Iraq |
| Battles/wars | Operation Enduring Freedom Iraq War |
Early life and education
editRyan was born on May 1, 1951, in Baltimore, Maryland. He graduated from Fairfield High School in 1969. Ryan graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Mount St. Mary's University in 1973, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Maryland in 1977. He is a Certified Public Accountant.[2]
Military service
editRyan began his service in the United States Marine Corps Reserves in 1969,[3] and retired at the rank of colonel in 2002. He was recalled to active duty in 2004, serving with the Multi-National Force – Iraq until the following year. He had previously served as Central Command Special Operations Officer during Operation Enduring Freedom in 2002.[4] In total Ryan received three Legions of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal, and the United States Army Commendation Medal.[2]
Political career
editRyan worked for Pat Toomey's first United States Senate campaign. He also worked at the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry and the U.S. Department of Labor.[4]
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
editRyan was first elected to represent the 101st District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2016, and won re-election in 2018 and 2020.[2]
Following the 2020 United States presidential election, Ryan supported false claims of massive voter fraud, pushing a discredited claim that there were more votes than voters in Pennsylvania.[5][6] He was also one of 26 Pennsylvania House Republicans who called for the reversal of Joe Biden's certification as the winner of Pennsylvania's electoral votes.[7]
In 2021, he proposed an amendment to a bill whereby only elected officials in Philadelphia, a Democratic stronghold, could be recalled. Prior to Ryan's amendment, the bill allowed for recalls of elected officials statewide.[8]
In 2022, Ryan announced he would not seek reelection to a fourth term.[9]
Personal life
editRyan is married to his wife, Sherrie. He has four children and nine grandchildren.[4][10]
Electoral history
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Scott Paterno | 19,258 | -- | |
| Republican | Ron Hostetler | 15,370 | -- | |
| Republican | William B. Lynch | 12,172 | -- | |
| Republican | Susan C. Helm | 9,128 | -- | |
| Republican | Frank Ryan | 9,061 | -- | |
| Republican | Mark Stewart | 6,935 | -- | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dave Argall | 20,585 | 32 | |
| Republican | Frank Ryan | 19,656 | 31 | |
| Republican | Josh First | 14,860 | 23 | |
| Republican | Allen Griffith | 8,376 | 13 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Frank Ryan | 3,913 | 36.06 | |
| Republican | Pier Hess | 3,200 | 29.49 | |
| Republican | Jeffrey Griffith | 3,047 | 28.08 | |
| Republican | John Dissinger | 677 | 6.24 | |
| Write-in | 15 | 0.15 | ||
| Total votes | 10,852 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Frank Ryan | 19,800 | 66.91 | |
| Democratic | Lorraine Scudder | 9,752 | 32.96 | |
| Write-in | 39 | 0.13 | ||
| Total votes | 29,591 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Frank Ryan | 15,512 | 64.41 | |
| Democratic | Cesar Liriano | 8,553 | 35.51 | |
| Write-in | 20 | 0.08 | ||
| Total votes | 24,085 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Frank Ryan | 21,611 | 62.74 | |
| Democratic | Calvin Clements | 12,792 | 37.14 | |
| Write-in | 41 | 0.12 | ||
| Total votes | 34,444 | 100.0 | ||
References
edit- ^ "SESSION OF 2017 201ST OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 1" (PDF). Legislative Journal. Pennsylvania General Assembly. January 3, 2017. pp. 2, 4–5. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Frank Ryan". Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ "Frank Ryan's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ a b c "About Frank Ryan". PA State Rep. Frank Ryan. PA House Republican Caucus. Archived from the original on August 18, 2022. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ Walker, Carter (February 12, 2024). "This Pa. activist is the source of false and flawed election claims gaining traction across the country". Spotlight PA. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ "PA Lawmakers: Numbers Don't Add Up, Certification of Presidential Results Premature and In Error". PA State Rep. Frank Ryan. PA House Republican Caucus. December 28, 2020. Archived from the original on January 16, 2021. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ Murphy, Jan (27 November 2020). "26 Pa. House Republicans call for withdrawing certification of presidential electors". PennLIVE Patriot-News.
- ^ Tamari, Jonathan; Brennan, Chris (June 18, 2021). "Pennsylvania Republicans want voters to be able to recall elected officials — but only in Philly". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
- ^ Stockburger, George (January 19, 2022). "Pa. Rep. Frank Ryan not seeking re-election in 2022". abc27 WHTM. Nexstar Media Inc. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
- ^ "Frank Ryan (@FrankRyanCPA)". Twitter. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ "2004 General Primary Tuesday, April 27, 2004 Official Returns SCHUYLKILL". electionreturns.pa.gov. Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ "2004 General Primary Tuesday, April 27, 2004 Official Returns PERRY". electionreturns.pa.gov. Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ "2004 General Primary Tuesday, April 27, 2004 Official Returns LEBANON". electionreturns.pa.gov. Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ "2004 General Primary Tuesday, April 27, 2004 Official Returns DAUPHIN". electionreturns.pa.gov. Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ "2004 General Primary Tuesday, April 27, 2004 Official Returns BERKS". electionreturns.pa.gov. Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ "Pennsylvania 17th District Profile - Election 2010". The New York Times. December 10, 2010. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ "2016PrimaryElectionSummaryOfficialResults.pdf" (PDF). Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. May 16, 2016. p. 4. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ "2016 General Election Results.pdf" (PDF). Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. December 7, 2016. p. 1. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ "2018 General Election Summary Results.pdf" (PDF). Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. November 14, 2018. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ "Summary Results Report 2020 General Election November 3, 2020 OFFICIAL RESULTS Lebanon County" (PDF). Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. November 19, 2020. p. 3. Retrieved 30 December 2022.