Ryan has been endorsed in 2026 by the following organizations and leaders so far, with more to come.
The Maryland State Education Association and the Montgomery County Education Association -- the unions representing our public school teachers -- have endorsed Ryan for the Apple Ballot.
Leading environmental organizations, including the Sierra Club and the Maryland League of Conservation Voters, have endorsed Ryan.
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Reproductive Justice Maryland Action recognizes Ryan's unwavering support for reproductive freedom and a woman's right to choose and to govern her own body.
While Moms Demand Action technically does not endorse candidates, it designates those who demonstrate a strong commitment to addressing the gun violence epidemic as Gun Sense Candidates. Ryan is proud to be a Gun Sense Candidate in 2026.
Ryan is running as a part of a united team with his District 17 teammates. That means he is fully endorsed by Senator Cheryl Kagan and Delegates Julie Palakovich Carr and Joe Vogel.
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Ryan is also proud to be endorsed by many other state and local officials, including:
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Governor Wes Moore
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Former Delegate Kumar Barve
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County Councilmember Sidney A. Katz
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Mayor Jud Ashman of Gaithersburg
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Mayor Monique Ashton of Rockville
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Rockville Councilmember Adam Van Grack
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Rockville Councilmember Marissa Valeri
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Rockville Councilmember Barry Jackson
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Gaithersburg Councilmember Lisa Henderson
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Gaithersburg Councilmember Neil Harris
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Gaithersburg Councilmember Yamil Hernandez
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Gaithersburg Councilmember Jim McNulty
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Gaithersburg Councilmember Rob Wu
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