Meet Chris
Chris Ryan is a State Senator, local union leader, and family man who was born and raised in Central New York.
Chris knows the issues that impact our day-to-day lives, and he works for solutions that will grow our local economy and benefit working families.
Chris Ryan was elected to the State Senate in 2024. He previously served on the Geddes Town Board, as Minority Leader of the Onondaga County Legislature, and as President of Communications Workers of America Local 1123.
His wife, Erin, is a teacher, and they have raised their four children in our public schools.
I'll never ever, ever stop working on behalf of our working men and women in Central New York.
Chris Ryan NYS Senator · District 50
Chris' Priorities for Central New York
Making Life Affordable
Chris knows the issues that impact our day-to-day lives, and he works for solutions that will grow our local economy and benefit working families.
Growing Central New York's Economy
Chris was instrumental in bringing Micron to Central New York, and he's fighting to ensure the project results in good local jobs.
Supporting Our Schools
Chris is married to an educator and committed to delivering the resources our schools need to produce strong students.
Keeping Neighborhoods Safe
Ever since he was a local legislator, Chris has secured significant funding for our law enforcement and emergency services.
Improving Healthcare
Chris took action to lower drug costs by expanding access to affordable medications and increasing lower-cost options.
Standing With Workers
As President of Communications Workers of America for our region, Chris is passionate about fighting for workers. He has ensured that hundreds of jobs stay here in Central New York.
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Endorsements
Chris has earned the support of working families, labor unions, elected officials, and community organizations across Central New York — and the list is growing.
Communications Workers of America
New York State Nurses Association
United Auto Workers
Onondaga County Deputy Sheriff's Benevolent Association
Oswego County Democratic Committee
Onondaga County Democratic Committee
Working Families Party
PBA of NYS
New York State Troopers Pba
Iron Workers Local 60
Police Conference of New York
Citizen Action
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)
LIUNA-NY
NYSCOPBA
IBEW Local 43
NFIB NY PAC
The North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters
International Brotherhood Electrical
Planned Parenthood Empire State Votes PAC
Police of New York Conference
IBEW Local 1249 Union
New York State Building & Construction Trades Council (NYS BCTC)
Laborers' Local Union No. 633
AFL-CIO
IUPAT DC4