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Ryan Clancy

Ryan Clancy, born in 1977, is an American politician affiliated with the Democratic Party. He assumed office on January 3, 2023, as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing District 19.

  • Democratic
  • Wisconsin
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Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State Wisconsin

Representing constituents across the Wisconsin delegation.

Service since 2024

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

Ryan M. Clancy (born 1977) is an American teacher, business owner, and politician hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He currently serves as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 19th Assembly district since January 2023. Prior to this role, Clancy was a dedicated member of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors from 2020 to 2024.

Early Life and Career:

  • Clancy graduated from Nicolet High School in Glendale, Wisconsin, in 1995.
  • During high school, he gained recognition for organizing a student-run alternative newspaper that challenged the school administration.
  • He earned his bachelor’s degree in English from Beloit College and later joined the Peace Corps, where he worked as an English teacher in a rural area of the Philippines.
  • Clancy’s commitment to activism led him to protest the Iraq invasion, resulting in a legal battle defended by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).
  • He furthered his education with a master’s degree from California State University, Dominguez Hills, and engaged in fieldwork in Israel and the Palestinian Territories.
  • As a substitute teacher in the Milwaukee Public Schools, he also became involved with the Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association.
  • In 2014, Clancy and his wife co-founded Bounce Milwaukee, a community recreational complex and restaurant.
  • Through his business ownership, he championed higher wages and better working conditions in the food service industry as part of the Progressive Restaurant and Activists of Wisconsin Network.
  • Clancy actively participated in various protests, including those related to the Dakota Access Pipeline, immigrant rights, and Black Lives Matter. His commitment to civil liberties led him to file a lawsuit against the city and county of Milwaukee.

Personal Details:

  • Born: 1977
  • Political Affiliation: Democratic Party and Democratic Socialists of America
  • Residence: Bay View, Milwaukee
  • Education: B.A. in English from Beloit College; M.A. in Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, and Peacebuilding from California State University–Dominguez Hills
  • Occupation: Educator, business owner

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