Dave Ryon

David B. Ryon (born September 15, 1969 in Flint, Michigan) is a Columbus, Ohio resident who ran as an Independent candidate for Mayor of Hilliard, Ohio in November 1999 and a Republican candidate for the United States Congress in the 12th district of Ohio. Dave Ryon is currently a Constitution Party candidate for Congress in the 15th district of Ohio in the May 4, 2010 primary election.

Education
Ryon graduated from Grand Blanc High School in Grand Blanc, Michigan in 1987. Ryon graduated cum laude from Central State University with a major in Political Science and minor in English in 1994. Ryon was the recipient of three Central State University Honors Certificates. Ryon made the Dean’s List. He received Gold Cords and a Board of Trustee Award upon graduation.

Campaigns
On October 28, 2009, The Federal Election Commission accepted FEC forms 1 and 2 from David Ryon indicating his intent to run in the Constitution Party Primary for Congress in the 15th congressional district of Ohio. Ryon has run in two other elections.

On March 4, 2008, Ryon took just under 10 percent of the vote in the Republican Primary against the four-term incumbent in the 12th congressional district.

On November 2, 1999, Ryon captured over 10 percent of the vote in the General Election for Mayor of Hilliard, Ohio.

Political and Social activity
Constitution Party of Ohio - Member

National Constitution Party (United States) - Member

Ohio Freedom Alliance - Member

Campaign for Liberty - Member

Knights of Columbus - 3rd degree knight with Council 10941

American Legion Post 614 Hilliard, Ohio - Member

Military experience
Ryon enlisted as buck private in the United States Army after high school. Ryon completed Basic Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Ryon continued his military training at Fort Huachuca, Arizona in the field of Counterintelligence. He was assigned to the New York Resident Office (NYRO) at Fort Hamilton, New York. Ryon received three promotions in under 2 years. Ryon was awarded an Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and Army Superior Unit Award while a member of the 902nd MI Group under the United States Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM). Ryon finished his enlistment with a honorable discharge.