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Daniel J. Ryan

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Massachusetts State House District 2nd Suffolk
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Daniel Joseph Ryan is a Democratic member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives who has represented the 2nd Suffolk District since being sworn in on April 16, 2014, after winning a special election to succeed Eugene O'Flaherty. A Boston (Charlestown) resident, he and his wife Kara are Boston Public Schools parents; he previously worked as a congressional legislative aide in Washington, D.C., was a Teamsters member, and served as Teen Center Director at the Charlestown Boys and Girls Club.

Where does Daniel J. Ryan stand on the issues?

Daniel J. Ryan has a recorded position on seven issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.

  • Civil Rights & Equality

    Supports

    Voted for the Transgender Public Accommodations Act and the Family Mobility Act (driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants), and co-sponsors Chelsea's annual Pride flag raising.

    “Voted for and supported The Transgender Public Accommodations Act.”

    repdanryan.comAs of August 2026

  • Criminal Justice Reform

    Supports

    Supported the 2018 Criminal Justice Reform Bill, including eliminating mandatory minimums, expanding drug courts, and introducing substance-use recovery programs in county jails.

    “Eliminating mandatory minimums, expanding drug courts and introducing substance abuse recovery programs in our county jails has led to some of the lowest incarcerations rates in state history.”

    repdanryan.comAs of August 2026

  • Environment & Sustainability

    Supports

    Strong environmental record - ranked at or near the top of Environmental League of Massachusetts scorecards - with funding for parks, climate resiliency, and a Charlestown waterfront bike/pedestrian trail.

    “He has ranked at, or near the top, in the Environmental League of Massachusetts (ELM) Legislative Scorecards in all three sessions he's been in office.”

    repdanryan.comAs of August 2026

  • K-12 Education

    Supports

    A Boston Public Schools parent, championed the landmark Student Opportunity Act and pushed for the full phase-in of charter-school reimbursements plus increased funding for Gateway Communities such as Chelsea.

    “Ryan's imprint is on the landmark Student Opportunity Act ... 100% reimbursement, phased in, was included in the final bill.”

    repdanryan.comAs of August 2026

  • Labor & Workforce Development

    Supports

    Supports workers' rights and collective bargaining; has walked picket lines with labor, authored 'Post-JANUS' legislation to protect public-sector employees' collective bargaining rights, backed the airport workers' $15 fight, and helped end the National Grid lockout.

    “Dan Ryan has walked the picket line with the men and women of labor in numerous strikes and actions. ... Authored historic 'Post-JANUS' legislation to protect public sector employees' collective bargaining rights.”

    repdanryan.comAs of August 2026

  • Substance Use Disorder & Opioid Crisis

    Supports

    As Vice Chair of the Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Recovery Committee, helped pass legislation addressing the opioid epidemic.

    “As Vice Chair of the Mental Health, Substance Abuse Committee, Dan played an important role in the passage of legislation to help address the Opioid Epidemic in our Commonwealth.”

    repdanryan.comAs of August 2026

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Past Elections

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Massachusetts State House District 2nd Suffolk

Primary election

Massachusetts State House District 2nd Suffolk, MAEnded 9/1/2026· Democratic Party

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