Marilyn Ryan

Marilyn J. Ryan (born June 13, 1945) is a Democratic member of the Montana House of Representatives. She has served the 99th district, which encompasses southwest portions of Missoula, since January 2017.

Early life, education and career Ryan was born in Anaconda, Montana. She moved to Missoula in 1968 to attend college at the University of Montana where she received her B.A. in Political Science and her M.A. in Education.

After graduating, Ryan entered the Missoula County Public School System as a teacher of social studies, history and government for middle and high school students, a post she would hold for almost three decades.

Her non-education related public service activity has included work for Kiwanis, United Way and the Moose Can Gully Leadership Team. She is also a member of the Health and Human Services.

Electoral history She ran her 2016 campaign on an education tax credit as well as support for alternative energy projects moving forward and an infrastructure bill in 2017. Her endorsements included MEA-MFT, Carol's List and Montana Conservation Voters. winner = Marylin Ryan winner_party = Democratic Party (United States) winner_votes = 1,451 winner_percent = 81.84 candidate2 = Greg Strandberg candidate2_party = Democratic Party (United States) candidate2_votes = 322 candidate2_percent = 18.16

Personal life Ryan married her husband Patrick on August 15, 1964.