Frank Ryan

Francis Xavier Ryan

Military service Ryan began his service in the United States Marine Corps Reserve in 1969, 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. 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. 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.

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.

In 2022, Ryan announced he would not seek reelection to a fourth term.

He is a member of the Pennsylvania Freedom Caucus.

Personal life Ryan is married to his wife, Sherrie. He has four children and nine grandchildren.

Electoral history