Ryan Myers (Missouri)

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Ryan Myers

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

August 4, 2020

Personal

Birthplace

Overland Park, Kan.

Religion

Baptist

Profession

Commercial real estate appraiser

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Ryan Myers (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Missouri State Senate to represent District 9. He lost in the Democratic primary on August 4, 2020.

Myers completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Ryan Myers was born in Overland Park, Kansas. He earned an undergraduate degree from Kansas State University in 2012. Myers' career experience incldues working as a commercial real estate appraiser. His professional credentials include working as a general certified appraiser in Indiana, Kansas, and Missouri.

Elections

2020

See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for Missouri State Senate District 9

Barbara Anne Washington defeated David Martin in the general election for Missouri State Senate District 9 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Barbara Anne Washington (D)	82.4	51,463
		David Martin (R)	17.6	11,026

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 62,489
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Missouri State Senate District 9

Barbara Anne Washington defeated Ryan Myers in the Democratic primary for Missouri State Senate District 9 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Barbara Anne Washington	88.3	17,937
		Ryan Myers	11.7	2,383

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 20,320 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Missouri State Senate District 9

David Martin advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri State Senate District 9 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		David Martin	100.0	2,637

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,637 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Ryan Myers completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Myers' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I was born and raised in the 9th Senate District in Raytown, MO. I am the son of a union-proud family and understand the importance of hard work and making a difference. I am not a career politician, but currently serve the people of Raytown. My personal growth has been through acts of helping, learning, and listening to others. I am ready to take a broken system, built on private and corrupt interests, and give government back to the people.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Property Tax Assessment Reform
• Affordable Housing and Access to Grocery Stores
• Criminal Justice Reform

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Every day I see the struggles and hardships that working families in the Kansas City Metro endure, whether that be the struggle to find local grocery stores, affordable housing, or struggling to pay the exorbitant increase in property taxes from the 2019 Jackson County re-assessment. The goal of my campaign is empathy, equity, and transparency. I am committed to having an open ear and open door at all times for all individuals of the 9th Senate District.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

My grandparents. They have taught me that compassion has no bounds and that serving others is the greatest gift that anyone can give.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty, transparency, and integrity go a long way when trying to build a relationship with constituents. I believe these principles are golden standards for elected officials to live by. These principles, if followed, create a better connection between the public and those who they are elected to serve.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

By nature, I am a quiet individual, which allows me a greater opportunity to listen. This differentiates me from the "typical" politician who prefers to talk. The main responsibility of an elected official is to listen, and I pride myself on being able to do so effectively in the process of legislation.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Only the Young by Taylor Swift

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

It is not important to have previous experience to be elected or to hold public office. What is important is the ability to listen, learn, and empathize with the struggles and victories of your constituents in everyday life. Everyone must start somewhere. The ability to connect with constituents is more crucial than prior experience.

What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?

Missouri's greatest challenge in the next decade will be addressing the healthcare needs of the baby boomer generation while keeping a balanced budget that addresses our issues in transportation infrastructure, public education, and cultural differences between rural and urban Missourians.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Just like in the private sector, all professional relationships are advantageous for everyone. I think working together provides everyone with a different perspective from different experiences. When people work together, they can accomplish more for the people we serve.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

I never want to limit the opportunities that I may come across in the future. However, if I continue running for office I want to do it for the people I serve, not myself. In the political arena, people make careers out of public service but they eventually lose their connection with the public and begin listening to private interests. I want to be a normal citizen that represents the average constituent. The moment that I lose connection with my constituents will be the last term I serve as an elected official.

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Footnotes

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Current members of the Missouri State Senate

Leadership

Majority Leader:Tony Luetkemeyer

Minority Leader:Doug Beck

Senators

District 1

Doug Beck (D)

District 2

Nick Schroer (R)

District 3

Mike Henderson (R)

District 4

Karla May (D)

District 5

Steve Roberts (D)

District 6

Mike Bernskoetter (R)

District 7

Patty Lewis (D)

District 8

Mike Cierpiot (R)

District 9

Barbara Washington (D)

District 10

Travis Fitzwater (R)

District 11

Joe Nicola (R)

District 12

Rusty Black (R)

District 13

Angela Mosley (D)

District 14

Brian Williams (D)

District 15

David Gregory (R)

District 16

Justin Brown (R)

District 17

Maggie Nurrenbern (D)

District 18

Cindy O'Laughlin (R)

District 19

Stephen Webber (D)

District 20

Curtis Trent (R)

District 21

Kurtis Gregory (R)

District 22

Mary Coleman (R)

District 23

Adam Schnelting (R)

District 24

Tracy McCreery (D)

District 25

Jason Bean (R)

District 26

Ben Brown (R)

District 27

Jamie Burger (R)

District 28

Sandy Crawford (R)

District 29

Mike Moon (R)

District 30

Lincoln Hough (R)

District 31

Rick Brattin (R)

District 32

Jill Carter (R)

District 33

Brad Hudson (R)

District 34

Tony Luetkemeyer (R)

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Democratic Party (10)