Sean Ryan

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Sean M. Ryan

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign State Senate
Date of Birth March 4, 1965 (Age: 61)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
Community
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Personal Background

Sean Ryan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from SUNY Fredonia and a Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School. He specialized in anti-discrimination and labor law cases as an attorney, and was admitted to the New York State Bar Association. Ryan has extensive experience in public service, having been elected to the New York State Assembly and later to the state senate. His professional expertise includes significant contributions to waterfront development, neighborhood redevelopment, and increased investment in education. Ryan has also championed legislation to prohibit non-compete clauses in New York.

Political Ideas

Sean Ryan's political identity is marked by an intriguing blend of progressive advocacy and pragmatic regionalism. His legislative efforts to prohibit non-compete clauses in New York, while also championing waterfront development, reveal a nuanced approach to labor rights and economic growth. Ryan's focus on increased investment in education and environmental protection alongside community redevelopment initiatives shows a commitment to holistic urban development. His background in anti-discrimination and labor law further underscores a deeply rooted dedication to social justice, yet his collaboration with industrial stakeholders hints at a strategic balancing act between progressive ideals and economic pragmatism.

Campaigns
2024: New York State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

New York's 61st State Senate district, 2024

88,420 votes (61.73%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business
Chair
Alcoholism and Substance Use Disorders
Member
Banks
Member
Housing, Construction and Community Development
Member
Internet and Technology
Member
Judiciary
Member
Labor
Member
Libraries
Member
State-Native American Relations
Member
2020: New York State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

2020 New York's 60th State Senate district election

91,030 votes (60.75%)

Win
2018: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

149 District, General election

31,233 votes (67.69%)

Win
2016: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

149 District, General election

40,525 votes (72.45%)

Win
2014: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

149 District, General election

19,243 votes (61.26%)

Win
2012: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

149 District, General election

35,855 votes (67.46%)

Win
2011: New York State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

144 District, General election

5,257 votes (70.27%)

Win