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<h4>Ryan is proud to call Kansas his lifelong home. At age 37, Ryan is an abuse survivor. The rough start in life didn't stop Ryan from creating a successful business and career. Ryan knows all too well how hard it is in life when you're struggling, and how it feels when you've been overlooked. That's what Ryan will bring to Congress: empathy, common sense solutions, and a fight that will never quit working for Kansans. This is more than just your typical campaign. In the 250th year of this great nation, we need moral strength, responsibility, and results from our elected officials more than ever. Ryan is the candidate who will fight for all of us!</h4>

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<h2>Born and Raised in Kansas.</h2><h3>Ryan was born to a blue collar couple in Wichita, Kansas in 1989.</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/e74b225d-8984-4c9b-b1ac-17905c989248/03cee73a-fd05-478e-90a3-9c30505f052a/03cee73a-fd05-478e-90a3-9c30505f052a.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1080%2C1779&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed"><h4>His early years were chaotic living with abusive parents. Ryan suffered a variety of injuries from abuse, including a broken arm as a baby. Ryan and his siblings ended up in the foster care system when the adults meant to raise him failed.</h4>Ryan spent years living with foster families and in and out of youth homes. Separated from his siblings, Ryan was fighting even then against the system he saw was failing him and his family. Ryan and his siblings were finally adopted by a family in the small town of LeRoy, Kansas.&nbsp; Life was not all dark, and Ryan fought every day to find joy and happiness. Ryan's natural inquisitiveness made him a great student, prompting Duke University to invite him to take the ACT as a middle schooler. Ryan loved playing sports. His passion for football made him a ferocious linebacker leading to a scholarship to play football at Fort Scott Community College. Injuries, however, took their toll, and he gave up his football career, transferring as an undergrad to Washburn University.Ryan's dream was to one day become a lawyer, but life had other plans. Ryan ended his undergrad studies to raise a family. Ryan raised his two beautiful daughters as a single dad after a divorce while maintaining a quality co-parenting relationship with his children's mother. Caring for his children is what drives everything that Ryan does, and is evident in how hard he works to provide for them.<h2>Professional Career</h2><h3>Ryan obtained a degree in power plant technology.</h3><h4>Ryan's work ethic landed him in jobs building homes and working construction, which led to finding employment as a nuclear power plant operator at Wolf Creek. Ryan worked 60 hours a week while obtaining his associates degree in power plant technology.</h4>Ryan 's career at Wolf Creek and later at EMP Shield gives him a unique perspective on renewable energy and ways to improve our electrical grid. His clear thinking and strong work ethic caused him to get promoted quickly wherever he went. He also wasn't afraid to push back and challenge policies and work environments when he found them to be lacking. This didn't always sit well with his employers, but Ryan was determined to fight for what he believed was right. Eventually, Ryan shifted gears and began a career as a legal assistant at a large Midwest family law firm. This set him on the course to achieve success managing a law firm.Prior to running for Congress, Ryan teamed up with his best friend, who is an attorney, to start Thompson Family Law, LLC. The goal of the firm was to help families and children through some of life's most difficult, stressful times. Ryan's experiences in the foster care system led him to this calling. He knew he needed to help children and their families get through the legal process.<h2 style="text-align: left;">Ready to Lead</h2><h3 style="text-align: left;">Ryan becomes the first to declare for Congress in the Fourth District.</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/e74b225d-8984-4c9b-b1ac-17905c989248/e3cc5d93-120c-485e-8215-d6913115087c/e3cc5d93-120c-485e-8215-d6913115087c.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=72%2C0%2C1628%2C1490&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed"><h4 style="text-align: left;">In 2024, Ryan watched in horror as Donald Trump was elected to a second term as President. He knew then that he was being called to take action. The lives of his children, his country, and his family were too important to allow him to sit silently by while our democracy was shredded.&nbsp;Especially as Ron Estes offered no fight to protect us at all.</h4>On October 16, 2025 Ryan officially declared his candidacy for Congress.&nbsp;Ryan counts among his heroes Dwight D. Eisenhower and Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Eisenhower, a fellow Kansan, stepped up to fight the fascists in Nazi Germany, going on to become one of America’s great Presidents. Ike’s courage and common sense helped him to act to save Americans when it mattered most. FDR’s sweeping reforms to put the country to work, pulling it out of the great depression, are a legacy that helped turn the tide of the country. It is that same kind of strong, activist government that Ryan believes can help pull America forward and into a country that works for us, not against us.Ryan knows first hand what it means to take on a government that’s fighting its citizens rather than lifting them up. His personal experiences in the foster care system, and his work trying every day to provide for his family, taught him how tough America can be on the ones it is supposed to help most. Despite all this, Ryan also knows what makes America already great: everyone has a chance to put their mark on this country, and lift others up. It is his hope to do exactly that in office. For all of us.

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Born and raised in Kansas. Ryan is proud to call Kansas his lifelong home. At age 36, Ryan is an abuse survivor. The rough start in life didn't stop Ryan from creating a successful business and career. Ryan knows all too well how hard it is in life when you're struggling, and how it feels when you've been overlooked. That's what Ryan will bring to Congress: empathy, common sense solutions, and a fight that will never quit working for Kansans. This is more than just your typical campaign. In the 250th year of this great nation, we need moral strength, responsibility, and results from our elected officials more than ever. Ryan is the candidate who will fight for all of us!

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He alone among the Democrats can beat Ron Estes in a general election! Ryan is a former foster kid who knows how to fight bullies like Donald Trump and his lackey Ron Estes. He's fought his whole life as the underdog and will bring the same tenacity to Congress for you.Fourth District Democrats have put forward the same type of candidate for the general election, and have lost every time since 1994. It's time we bring a new voice, and an anti-establishment candidate to the race. Ryan's social media reaches 1.5 million viewers on all his social media platforms each month, his campaign gaining support from all across the state and the country!Unlike his opponents, Ryan isn't independently wealthy. He knows what it means to struggle from pay check to pay check, and the urgent economic concerns facing Kansans. He's a lifelong Kansan who grew up on a farm and understands the rural voters better than any other candidate. Ryan is the only choice if we want to put a Democrat in Congress in the Fourth District!

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Did you know that as an unaffiliated voter you can vote for Ryan Gilbert in the August primary?This August, Kansas Democrats will pick their candidate to run against Ron Estes in the Fourth District Congressional race. This is our one chance to make sure we have someone who can win and represent Kansas values in Congress. But the Democrats want to go with establishment candidates who can't win against a Republican, including a candidate who just moved here.We need your vote to change the tide. During the primary you can go to your voting site and declare that same day as a Democrat. That will let you then vote for Ryan in the primary, the only candidate who can actually beat Ron Estes. Then, on September 1, 2026, you can unaffiliate and remain that way moving forward.Ryan is a former foster kid who knows how to fight bullies like Donald Trump and his lackey Ron Estes. He's fought his whole life as the underdog and will bring the same tenacity to Congress for you.Fourth District Democrats have lost every congressional race since 1994. It's time we bring a new voice, and an anti-establishment candidate to the race. Ryan's social media reaches 1.5 million viewers on all his social media platforms each month, his campaign gaining support from all across the state and the country!Unlike his opponents, Ryan isn't independently wealthy. He knows what it means to struggle from pay check to pay check, and the urgent economic concerns facing Kansans. He's a lifelong Kansan who grew up on a farm and understands the rural voters better than any other candidate. Ryan is the only choice if we want to put a Democrat in Congress in the Fourth District!

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<h3>Why I'm Running</h3>Ryan talks about what motivated him to run for Congress.

<h3>Bathroom Protest</h3>Ryan joins the protest in Topeka against the anti-trans legislation passed recently.

<h3>Fighting For You</h3>Ryan Gilbert speaks with the Sedgwick County Grassroots Democrats.

<h3>ICE Protest</h3>Ryan Gilbert joins the ICE Protest in downtown Wichita, Kansas.

<h3>Built for this Fight!</h3>Ryan Gilbert speaks to the Cowley County Democrats.

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It is time for the United States to remove marijuana from the drug wars. Several states have taken responsible approaches to legalizing the drug. 40 states now allow medical use and 24 have legalized recreational use. There's no reason why it should remain a federal crime. The legalization of marijuana leads to tax revenue and jobs for our communities.

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<img src="https://run.imgix.net/e74b225d-8984-4c9b-b1ac-17905c989248/7d116f44-3e29-4c9a-82a9-c1adda2d9526/7d116f44-3e29-4c9a-82a9-c1adda2d9526.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C294%2C514&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="Courtesy of the Cunningham Courier" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Courtesy of the Cunningham CourierCUNNINGHAM, KS., December 13, 2025 -- Ryan Gilbert visited Cunningham, Kansas for their annual Santa Clause Parade Day on Saturday. The tradition has been around in Cunningham for nearly 100 years. Ryan was grateful to be invited to attend and visit the craft fair that precedes the parade.Then it was on to Winfield, Kansas for another great holiday tradition: the Lighted Christmas Parade. Ryan was honored to be asked to walk with the Cowley County Democrats. Many brave souls lined the parade route despite the extreme cold and wind. "As any Kansan will tell you, it's the wind that gets you!" said Ryan.For more information please contact: <a href="mailto:info@gilbert4congress.com">info@gilbert4congress.com</a>

Ryan Gilbert walks in the Santa Clause Parade in Cunningham and the Winfield Lighted Christmas Parade. Ryan was thrilled to meet the amazing people in Cunningham and Winfield as he joined them for their annual holiday celebrations, walking in parades in both Kansas communities.

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An outdated VA has made helping veterans near impossible. We need to increase funding to the VA because it is understaffed and under-resourced. Expanding Veteran benefits to allow them a greater selection of doctors is also needed. They didn't get to choose where they were deployed, they deserve the ability to choose where they go to the doctor.

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Kansas farmers are bearing the burden of tariffs on imports and exports. This bad economic policy cuts into farmers profits and leaves farmers with a surplus and no market. This policy should be rejected by the Congress. We also need to encourage Community Supported Agriculture programs to expand the local markets. Farmers are the backbone of Kansas, we cannot let them fail.

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<h3>Ryan Gilbert Announces Campaign for Congress</h3>TOPEKA, Ks., October 16, 2025 -- Wichita area resident Ryan Gilbert announced his candidacy for the United States Congress Fourth District Seat in Kansas on Thursday. Mr. Gilbert was the first candidate to file for the seat.Mr. Gilbert is a lifelong Kansas resident. He was born in Wichita, Kansas in 1989 and now calls the area his home. He has two daughters and is the business manager for a law firm.More information about Ryan Gilbert and his campaign can be found on his website, <a href="https://gilbert4congress.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://gilbert4congress.com</a>. The site includes biographical information about Mr. Gilbert.

Ryan Gilbert became the first Democratic candidate to file to challenge incumbent Ron Estes for the Fourth District Congressional District in Kansas. "Kansans are tired of politics as usual. We need a Congressman who is fighting for solutions for everyday Kansans. That's why I'm running for Congress. I know what is means to see costs soar for my family while wages stay stagnant. It's my mission to change this and make life affordable for every Kansan," said Gilbert.

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The agency needs to be shut down. There is no redeeming this agency at this point. We need humane immigration enforcement, not a paramilitary force.

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The Government has no business telling anyone what they can do with their body, or whom they can marry. Every individual should be able to work with their doctor to determine what the best medical treatment is for them. Whether its gender affirming care or reproductive rights, they are all human rights deserving of dignity and autonomy safe from an overreaching federal government.

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Expanding Medicaid is critical to our rural communities surviving here in Kansas. It also would improve the quality of life for all Kansans. We must fund the expansion of medicaid if we are going to reduce poverty and protect our vulnerable populations. We also need a single payer healthcare system that provides care for everyone, regardless of their income levels.

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We have an opportunity to make a real systemic change, but it starts with you. I am running for Congress in Kansas in the Fourth District. Join me for a virtual town hall as we discuss the issues that matter most to us as we work to get the country back on track and moving in the right direction.

I am a proud gun owner, and will always protect the right to bear arms. With great fire power comes great responsibility, and every sensible gun owner knows this. Licensing of weapons and a national database, are just some of the common sense gun solutions we can put to work for us and keep our kids safe.

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Large corporate landlords are driving up rent for everyday Kansans. I intend to introduce legislation to cap rent increases for these landlords and provide financial assistance for those facing evictions and arrears.

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<img src="https://run.imgix.net/e74b225d-8984-4c9b-b1ac-17905c989248/5c4ade9c-9dbd-4ff9-8e4a-67bc7ac85150/5c4ade9c-9dbd-4ff9-8e4a-67bc7ac85150.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C905%2C1321&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">WICHITA, KS., January 3, 2026 -- 36-year-old congressional candidate Ryan Gilbert attended Defend Democracy ICT's weekly protest after the U.S. action in Venezuela over the weekend along with around 145 other people. "The United States used to be the country that would protect people from what the United States is doing currently. We need our government to fight for us and they're just not. We deserve so much more. It's time for a change," Gilbert told Steven Meyer, a Kansas digital content creator. You can see the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17pbkVbFCu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">full video</a> on Mr. Miller's Facebook page. The people at Defend Democracy ICT are out in force every Saturday at noon in Downtown Wichita, defending democracy. It's been 47 straight weeks according to the group leader Shannon Boone.

Ryan Gilbert joined several curb warriors on Saturday in Wichita, Kansas to protest the U.S. action in Venezuela. "The United States used to be the country that would protect people from what the United States is doing currently. We need our government to fight for us and they're just not. We deserve so much more. It's time for a change," said Gilbert.

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I am committed to restoring travel efficiency and lowering the cost of travel for Kansas families. There is no reason why high speed rail cannot be in Kansas, and revolutionize how we get around our state and the country. Imagine being able to take a high speed train from Wichita to Kansas City to see the Chiefs play in a brand new stadium. I intend to revolutionize the way we travel.

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As a man I don't believe I should have a say in women's health and the choices they make. Freedom of choice is an important cornerstone of our democracy. I believe my daughters deserve a choice in their healthcare. Members of my campaign worked for Dr. Tiller before he tragically lost his life. The least we can do is fight to restore reproductive freedom.

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Renewable energy doesn't have to clash with private property rights. Landowners deserve to use their land however they choose, whether it be for a mineral lease or a turbine. We have to balance this with protecting our nation's cropland. I plan to invest in urban location of renewable energy sources such as solar to make the best use of our preexisting resources.

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Ryan supports taxing millionaires at a rate over 50% and billionaires at a rate over 90%. There is no reason billionaires should exist.

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