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American Republican politician Paul Ryan represented Wisconsin in the U.S. House of Representatives (1999–2019), where he was speaker from 2015 to 2019. Ryan was the vice presidential candidate on the Republican ticket in 2012 during Mitt Romney's unsuccessful bid for the presidency of the United States.

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Also Known As Paul Davis Ryan
Born January 29, 1970 (age 54) • Janesville • Wisconsin
Title / Office Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives (2015-2019), United States • House of Representatives (1999-2019), United States
Political Affiliation Republican Party
Notable Family Members son of Paul Murray Ryan • son of Betty Ryan Douglas • married to Janna Ryan (2000–present) • father of Charles Ryan • father of Elizabeth Ryan • father of Samuel Ryan • brother of Stan Ryan • brother of Tobin Ryan • brother of Janet Ryan Rock
Role In United States presidential election of 2012
Education Joseph A. Craig High School (Janesville, Wisconsin) • Miami University (B.A., 1992)
Published Works "Young Guns: A New Generation of Conservative Leaders" (2010; with Eric Cantor and Kevin McCarthy)
Twitter Handle @SpeakerRyan
Instagram Username speakerryan

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What did Paul Ryan study?
Paul Ryan studied political science and economics at Miami University.
Where did Paul Ryan grow up?
Paul Ryan grew up in Janesville, Wisconsin.
What is the role of the speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives?
The speaker presides over debate, appoints members of select and conference committees, establishes the legislative agenda, maintains order within the House, and administers the oath of office to House members. The individual in this office is second in the line of presidential succession, following the vice president. The speaker, who is also a member of the House, is elected by the majority party to lead the House.

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  • Republican politician Jack Kemp was a mentor to Ryan, who joined Empower America—a conservative think tank cofounded by Kemp—in 1993 and worked as a speechwriter for Kemp.

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