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Linda Ryan

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Linda Ryan
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New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 4
Tenure

2022 - Present

Term ends

2026

Years in position

2

Compensation

Base salary

$100/year

Per diem

$No per diem is paid

Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

College of Saint Rose, 1979

Graduate

Rivier University, 1999

Personal
Birthplace
Norfolk, Va.
Religion
Christian: Catholic
Profession
Retired
Contact

Linda Ryan (Democratic Party) is a member of theNew Hampshire House of Representatives, representingHillsborough 4. She assumed office on December 7, 2022. Her current term ends on December 2, 2026.

Ryan (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to theNew Hampshire House of Representatives to representHillsborough 4. She won in the general election onNovember 5, 2024.

Ryan completed Ballotpedia'sCandidate Connection survey in 2024.Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Linda Ryan was born inNorfolk, Virginia. Ryan earned a B.A. from The College of Saint Rose in 1979 and an M.Ed. from Rivier University in 1999. Before retiring, Ryan's career experience included working as a public school teacher, a track and field coach in middle school and high school, and a case worker. She has served as a Nashua city conservation commissioner, a Nashua child care commissioner, and United Way volunteer.[1][2]

Sponsored legislation

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Committee assignments

2023-2024

Ryan was assigned to the following committees:


Elections

2024

See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 4 (3 seats)

IncumbentSue Newman, incumbentLinda Ryan, and incumbentRay Newman defeatedMichael McCarthy in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 4 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Sue Newman
Sue Newman (D)
 
25.5
 
2,857
✔
Image of Linda Ryan
Linda Ryan (D) Candidate Connection
 
25.5
 
2,853
✔Ray Newman (D)
 
24.7
 
2,767
Image of Michael McCarthy
Michael McCarthy (R)
 
24.0
 
2,690
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.3
 
31

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Total votes: 11,198
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 4 (3 seats)

IncumbentSue Newman, incumbentLinda Ryan, and incumbentRay Newman advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 4 on September 10, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Sue Newman
Sue Newman
 
33.9
 
675
✔
Image of Linda Ryan
Linda Ryan Candidate Connection
 
33.1
 
659
✔Ray Newman
 
33.0
 
657
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
2

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Total votes: 1,993
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 4 (3 seats)

Michael McCarthy advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 4 on September 10, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Michael McCarthy
Michael McCarthy
 
99.0
 
711
 Other/Write-in votes
 
1.0
 
7

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Total votes: 718
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Ryan in this election.

2022

See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 4 (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 4 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Sue Newman
Sue Newman (D)
 
19.8
 
2,284
✔Ray Newman (D)
 
19.1
 
2,198
✔
Image of Linda Ryan
Linda Ryan (D)
 
18.9
 
2,180
Image of Michael McCarthy
Michael McCarthy (R)
 
14.7
 
1,694
Julie Smith (R)
 
14.1
 
1,621
Image of Corey MacLean
Corey MacLean (R)
 
13.5
 
1,559

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Total votes: 11,536
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 4 (3 seats)

IncumbentSue Newman,Linda Ryan, and incumbentRay Newman advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 4 on September 13, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Sue Newman
Sue Newman
 
34.6
 
494
✔
Image of Linda Ryan
Linda Ryan
 
33.0
 
471
✔Ray Newman
 
32.1
 
458
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
3

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Total votes: 1,426
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 4 (3 seats)

Michael McCarthy,Julie Smith, andCorey MacLean advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 4 on September 13, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Michael McCarthy
Michael McCarthy
 
36.3
 
548
✔Julie Smith
 
32.2
 
486
✔
Image of Corey MacLean
Corey MacLean
 
29.8
 
449
 Other/Write-in votes
 
1.7
 
25

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Total votes: 1,508
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Linda Ryan completedBallotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ryan's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I am a retired public school educator actively involved in my community. I believe public dollars belong only in public schools. I have worked with legislators to clarify their ideas of the role and function of public schools and educators to prevent harmful legislation such as parental rights and book banning bills. I adamantly support the feeding of children in schools. My work on the Resources, Recreation and Development Committee has resulted in strides for clean water awareness and understandings of consequences of PFA’s and Cyanobacteria in our waters. I have a strong understanding of the homelessness of New Hampshire thru volunteerism and will continue to support communities with this difficult issue. I represent members of my Ward of both parties, and listen to all sides before I make decisions.
  • Clean water is not a privilege but a right. St. Gobain’s and all other polluters needs to be held permanently responsible for all present and future damage caused to our water, land and citizens.
  • Public Education is vitally important for every community to thrive. I will continue to fight damaging efforts of legislation and underfunding that work to erode and dismantle our public schools. Teachers must continue to be certified and knowledgeable in all subject areas. Officials who make education laws and policy must be experienced in education practices and implementation to ensure positive growth and progress in our young people.
  • Workers rights are everyone’s rights. A healthy work force builds thriving communities, improves public safety and strengthens our citizenry as a whole. Affordable child care, health care, mental health services, veteran’s support, housing and food security all stem from a strong workforce. We need to continue efforts to raise the minimum wage and secure safe, equitable employment for everyone.
I look up to people who work hard, admit mistakes and are willing to change. President Carter is the first campaign I volunteered for, and I respect him.
Voice Of Reason by Ronn Owens causes me to think and reconsider. This is partly why I identify as a moderate democrat.
Honesty and transparency are very important to me. Too many times this last session have elected officials lied about their place of residence, yet continued to vote. I have no problem respectfully disagreeing with constituents, and will not falsely represent myself to settle conflicting views. Thru my work with Granite Angels, I continue to learn how to have difficult conversations and be able to hear opposing views. I have worked towards compromise with peers with much success.
I listen, ask questions and consider all sides. I have a diverse group of friends, and we often engage in conversations that expose me to beliefs that allow me to examine my own pisitions.
My core responsibilities include considering the diverse population I represent, and being willing to answer to the public why I voted a certain way.
That I am fair and just. Many former students have told me this.
In first grade, President Kennedy was assassinated. I remember teachers crying, and we were sent home, walking from school. A neighbor took kids in because my parents were working.
My first paid position involved caring for other people’s children for 50 cents an hour.
I seriously have so many to choose from!! I am an avid reader if many genres, and frequently peruse the many little free libraries our town has to offer. Friends know any adventure includes stopping in a bookstore.
I love being me and wouldn’t change it for the world.
My earlier life was very difficult. I am proud of the life I have built as an adult- raising 3 sons with my husband Stephen, establishing myself in this community professionally as a mental health worker for twenty years, then obtaining my Master’s In Education at age forty to continue as a public educator. Changing careers while working and attending grad school was quite the challenge!
New Hampshire’s challenges will include maintaining our pristine vacationlands while addressing diverse population growth and the extenuating issues- housing, safety, health, pollution. Mental health issues need to be addressed as a matter of public safety and support to law enforcement is vital for healthy communities.
No. Each individual brings their experiences to the position, creating the unique structure of NH government.
Absolutely!!! I have had the experience to broaden my knowledge and beliefs by engaging in conversations with many different legislators. I am nit afraid to ask questions and examine my own positions. I wish we did not sit as a divided House.
I laugh at silly knock knock jokes.
I have not introduced any bills. There are so many being produced, addressing many topics that I support.
AFT, NEA, Mom’s against gun violence. Several more are pending.
I am presently serving on Recreation, Resources and Development. Education Committee would also interest me.
There is absolutely no reason for the public to be denied access as to how their dollars are being spent, and sources of income to the State.
No. It would be lengthy and costly, and not address issues in a timely manner.

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2022

Linda Ryan did not completeBallotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign finance summary

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Linda Ryan campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024*New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 4Won general$0 $0
2022New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 4Won general$0 $0
Grand total$0 $0
Sources:OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

Scorecards

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2024

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In 2024, theNew Hampshire State Legislature was in session from January 3 to June 13.

Legislators are scored on their votes on economic issues.
Legislators are scored based on their votes and if they align with the organization's values.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
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Legislators are scored by the organization "on pro-liberty and anti-liberty roll call votes."
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
  • Planned Parenthood New Hampshire Action Fund:Senate andHouse
Legislators are scored on their stances on policies related to reproductive health issues


2023

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2023, click [show].   

In 2023, theNew Hampshire State Legislature was in session from January 4 to June 29.

Legislators are scored on their votes on economic issues.
Legislators are scored based on if they voted with the Republican Party.
Legislators are scored by the organization "on pro-liberty and anti-liberty roll call votes."
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.











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Candidate

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    • Footnotes

    1. ↑The General Court of New Hampshire, "Representative Linda Ryan (D)," accessed May 23, 2023
    2. ↑Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 1, 2024


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