Chris Ryan (politician)
Chris Ryan | |
|---|---|
Ryan in 2025 | |
| Member of the New York State Senate from the 50th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | John Mannion |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Syracuse, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Geddes, NY |
| Education | Westhill High School
Onondaga Community College (Associate) Buffalo State College (BA) |
| Website | chrisryanforsenate.com |
Christopher Ryan is an American politician serving as a member of the New York State Senate for the 50th district since 2025.[1]
Career
Ryan previously served as the Democratic minority leader in the Onondaga County Legislature and as a trade unionist. He was first elected to the legislature in 2011. He is also president of the Communications Workers of America, Local 1123.[2]
Ryan ran on a platform of "good-paying jobs, quality schools, health care access, safe and affordable communities, and smart economic investments for the future."[3]
Electoral history
2024
Ryan’s Central New York seat was an important win for Democrats to maintain their supermajority status, continuing to hold 41 seats in the State Senate.
Previously held by John Mannion since 2021, Mannion vacated the 50th state Senate District seat to run for Congress. The district was long held by Republican John DeFrancisco before Mannion's retirement in 2018.
The seat has remained one of the few competitive districts in the State Senate over several elections. In 2020, Mannion's win wasn't certified until the end of November, and in 2022, Mannion's win reelection was certified by a 10 vote margin.[4]
| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Chris Ryan | 75,307 | ||
| Working Families | Chris Ryan | 6,366 | ||
| Total | Chris Ryan | 81,673 | 50.4 | |
| Republican | Nick Paro | 70,277 | ||
| Conservative | Nick Paro | 9,886 | ||
| Total | Nick Paro | 80,163 | 49.5 | |
| Write-in | 114 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 161,950 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ^ "Democrat Chris Ryan declares victory in 50th State Senate race". WSYR. November 15, 2024. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
- ^ "Chris Ryan declares victory, Nick Paro concedes in N.Y. 50th state Senate seat". spectrumlocalnews.com. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
- ^ "Democrat Chris Ryan declares victory in 50th State Senate race". WSYR. November 15, 2024. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
- ^ "John Mannion wins re-election-by-10 votes in New York Senate race". WSYR. December 21, 2022. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
- ^ "2024 Primary Election Results". New York State Board of Elections. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
- ^ "2024 Election Results". New York State Board of Elections. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
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