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Rick Ryan

Democratic, incumbent

State Representative, 36th District

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Overview

Rick Ryan is the Democratic State Representative for the 36th District, serving since January 2025.1 An attorney for over thirty years, he graduated from DePaul University and John Marshall Law School.2 The Illinois Supreme Court censured him in 2013 for withdrawing his legal fees before depositing a client's settlement funds.3

He sponsored a bill allowing public defenders to represent DUI clients in both criminal and civil hearings, and a measure addressing junk fees that he says cost consumers an estimated $3,000 every year.4 In May 2026, he voted to establish the Reproductive Health Records Privacy Act and to reform guardianship procedures for adults with disabilities.5 He sponsored HB4793, a law concerning pharmacists' ability to dispense medications.6

Campaign money

Reporting period
April 1 to June 30, 2026
Raised
$0
Cash on hand
$95,630

Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $62,000 in 38 gifts. See the large contribution reports.

Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Friends of Rick Ryan

Endorsements

  • Illinois AFL-CIO7Union
  • Personal PAC8
  • Chicago Federation of Labor9Union
  • International Union of Operating Engineers Local 15010Union

Sources

  1. Rick Ryan - Wikipedia, Wikipedia. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
  2. Rick Ryan for State Representative, Rick Ryan campaign. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
  3. IL State Rep Candidate Once Censured For 'Mishandling Client Funds', Patch. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
  4. Rep. Rick Ryan, Rick Ryan campaign. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
  5. Illinois State House District 36 - News & Information | South Cook ..., South Cook News. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
  6. Rick Ryan (D) - Illinois General Assembly - Member, Illinois General Assembly. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
  7. Illinois AFL-CIO 2026 General Election Endorsements, Illinois AFL-CIO. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
  8. Endorsements and Election Information, Personal PAC. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
  9. November 3, 2026 General Election Endorsed Candidates, Chicago Federation of Labor. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
  10. IUOE Local 150 Illinois Endorsements, General Election, November 3, 2026 (Cook County), IUOE Local 150. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.