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HAC-D Member Ryan Pulls Out Of 2020 Democratic Presidential Race

By Vivienne Machi

Thursday, October 24th, 2019

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HAC-D Member Ryan Pulls Out Of 2020 Democratic Presidential Race

Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio) withdrew from the 2020 Democratic presidential nominee race Oct. 24. (Photo: Rep. Tim Ryan)

Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio) announced Oct. 24 that he is shutting down his campaign for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, but intends to run to keep his congressional seat for another term. The House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee member announced his candidacy in April. "After seven long months of hard work, I'll be returning home to my family and friends and community in Ohio to run for reelection for my congressional seat," Ryan said. He last appeared in a Democratic…

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