Ryan Tebrugge

Ryan Tebrugge's career experience includes working in government.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Ryan is a small business owner running to represent Illinois’ 15th Congressional District. Raised by two union parents, he developed a strong respect for hard work, workers’ rights, and the role organized labor has played in building the American middle class. While firmly pro union, he also believes in accountability and transparency to ensure unions serve the people they represent.

Ryan supports law enforcement, rural communities, farmers, and small businesses that form the backbone of the district. He believes government should focus on pragmatic, results driven solutions that lower costs, create jobs, and protect taxpayers from wasteful spending through strong oversight of every dollar.

On healthcare, Ryan emphasizes preventative care, affordability, and patient focused reforms, along with improving food safety standards to better protect public health. He is also a strong supporter of responsible innovation, including artificial intelligence paired with data privacy protections and clear rules for corporations.

Ryan’s campaign centers on practical leadership and putting people over politics. He believes leaders should work together to strengthen local communities, grow the economy, and expand opportunity for the next generation.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Voters deserve leaders who focus on pragmatic solutions, not political drama. This campaign is about lowering costs, creating jobs, and making government work better for everyday people.Every dollar should be spent responsibly. Strong oversight, transparency, and cutting waste are essential to rebuilding trust in government and protecting hardworking families.From small businesses and farmers to law enforcement and working families, strong communities are the foundation of a strong country. Policy should support those who keep America running.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Jobs and Economy: Support small businesses, farmers, and workers through pragmatic growth policies

Government Accountability: Strong oversight, transparency, and cutting wasteful spending

Workers’ Rights: Pro union, fair wages, safe workplaces, and accountability

Public Safety: Support law enforcement and community safety

Healthcare: Focus on preventative care, affordability, and patient focused reform

Food Safety: Improve standards and reduce harmful chemicals in food

Technology: Responsible AI with strong data privacy protections

Rural Communities: Strengthen agriculture and local economies

Strong Families: Support family stability and up to six months of parental leave