Rep. Pat Ryan Launches Patriot PAC to Raise $2M for 300 Democratic Public Service Candidates Nationwide

U.S. Representative Pat Ryan has launched a new political action committee called Patriot PAC, aimed at electing Democratic candidates with backgrounds in public service such as military veterans, teachers, and first responders. The initiative plans to raise over $2 million in the current election cycle to support 50 New York candidates and intends to expand endorsements to 250 candidates nationwide by 2026. Ryan, a combat veteran representing New York's 18th Congressional District, emphasizes that the Democratic Party should reclaim the mantle of patriotism and service, which he argues the Republican Party no longer holds. The PAC seeks to build a bench of servant leaders who can effectively represent the patriotic majority and deliver results for the American people. This effort also comes amid challenges for Democrats nationally and within New York, where ideological divides persist, but the PAC is seen as a way to unify around shared values of service and sacrifice. Support from notable figures like Maryland Governor Wes Moore underscores the national significance of Ryan's call for more public servants in elected office.