Pat Ryan
Candidate for U.S. Representative, 18th Congressional District
Background
- Occupation
- U.S. Representative
- Lives in
- Gardiner
- Campaign website
- patryanforcongress.com
U.S. Representative for the Hudson Valley since 2022 and a member of the Armed Services and Transportation and Infrastructure committees. A West Point graduate who served two combat tours in Iraq, he was previously Ulster County Executive.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Opposes the SALT deduction cap.In office
ReportAn Economy that Works for All | Congressman Pat RyanGovernment record · Office of Rep. Pat Ryan · patryan.house.gov
“The SALT Tax cap is blatant double taxation on hardworking Hudson Valley families and it has to go.”
Public safety
Co-sponsors the Assault Weapons Ban and Ethan’s Law.In office
ReportEnsuring Safety for All | Congressman Pat RyanGovernment record · Office of Rep. Pat Ryan · patryan.house.gov
“I’m proud to cosponsor the Assault Weapons Ban and Ethan’s Law for safe gun storage.”
Supports the Invest to Protect Act funding local police.In office
ReportEnsuring Safety for All | Congressman Pat RyanGovernment record · Office of Rep. Pat Ryan · patryan.house.gov
“That’s why I champion legislation like the Invest to Protect Act”
Housing
Introduced a four-bill housing agenda to lower mortgage rates.In office
ReportAn Economy that Works for All | Congressman Pat RyanGovernment record · Office of Rep. Pat Ryan · patryan.house.gov
“This Agenda will lower mortgage rates, crack down on the Wall Street firms jacking up housing costs”
Environment & parks
Introduced the PFAS Action Act on forever chemicals.In office
ReportClean Air, Soil, and Water for All | Congressman Pat RyanGovernment record · Office of Rep. Pat Ryan · patryan.house.gov
“I introduced the historic PFAS Action Act”
Health & human services
Introduced the Protecting Social Security Act.In office
ReportAn Economy that Works for All | Congressman Pat RyanGovernment record · Office of Rep. Pat Ryan · patryan.house.gov
“I introduced my Protecting Social Security Act to ensure that seniors today and future generations can rest assured”
Introduced bill codifying access to mifepristone.In office
ReportFreedom for All | Congressman Pat RyanGovernment record · Office of Rep. Pat Ryan · patryan.house.gov
“I immediately introduced my Protecting Reproductive Freedom Act”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Pat Ryan on them.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (12)
- Amended Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election (September 17, 2026)
Election filing · New York State Board of Elections · elections.ny.gov
- General Election 2026 Candidate List (November 3, 2026)
Election filing · Dutchess County Board of Elections · Sep 14, 2026 · elections.dutchessny.gov
- General Election 2026 Sample Ballots
Election filing · Dutchess County Board of Elections · Sep 23, 2026 · elections.dutchessny.gov
- Ulster County General Election Ballot Contests, 2026 (certified September 10, 2026)
Election filing · Ulster County Board of Elections · Sep 10, 2026 · elections.ulstercountyny.gov
- Sample Ballots: November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Ulster County Board of Elections · elections.ulstercountyny.gov
- 2026 General Election Official Candidates List (9/16/2026)
Election filing · Orange County Board of Elections · Sep 16, 2026 · orangecountyny.gov
- General Election, November 3, 2026: GE26 Sample Ballots
Election filing · Orange County Board of Elections · orangecountyny.gov
- About | Congressman Pat Ryan
Government record · Office of Rep. Pat Ryan · patryan.house.gov
- An Economy that Works for All | Congressman Pat Ryan
Government record · Office of Rep. Pat Ryan · patryan.house.gov
- Ensuring Safety for All | Congressman Pat Ryan
Government record · Office of Rep. Pat Ryan · patryan.house.gov
- Freedom for All | Congressman Pat Ryan
Government record · Office of Rep. Pat Ryan · patryan.house.gov
- Clean Air, Soil, and Water for All | Congressman Pat Ryan
Government record · Office of Rep. Pat Ryan · patryan.house.gov
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