County Board, District 4
About Ryan
- A combat Army veteran, with eight years of military service. Source: Lincoln Daily News, "Where They Stand," Oct. 23, 2026 (candidate's statement).
- Holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and a master's in public administration, both from the University of Illinois Springfield. Source: Lincoln Daily News, "Where They Stand," Oct. 23, 2026 (candidate's statement).
- Has more than 20 years in public service. Source: Lincoln Daily News, "Where They Stand," Oct. 23, 2026 (candidate's statement).
- In his candidate statement, he wrote that he is running because he wants to see Logan County flourish, and that trust in the County Board has to be regained by listening to voters. Source: Lincoln Daily News, "Where They Stand," Oct. 23, 2026 (candidate's statement).
- The priorities he listed: transparency, public safety, a plan to attract businesses that bring jobs, fiscal accountability and protecting agriculture. He wrote that he opposes budget waste and unjust tax increases. Source: Lincoln Daily News, "Where They Stand," Oct. 23, 2026 (candidate's statement).
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Early voting is open now
Logan County Courthouse, Room 20, 601 Broadway St, Lincoln
- Weekdays through Nov. 2: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
- Open late, until 6:30 PM: Tue Sept. 29, Thu Oct. 15 and Mon Nov. 2
- Saturday, Oct. 31: 8:30 AM to noon
- Closed Monday, Oct. 12 (Columbus Day)
Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3: polls are open 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM at your own polling place. Where do I vote?
Hours from the Logan County Clerk's early voting notice. If anything here disagrees with the Clerk, the Clerk is right.