Learn more about Rep. Ryan Spain

Ryan Spain was sworn in as State Representative of the 73rd District in January 2017, following the retirement of State Representative David Leitch.

A lifelong Peorian, Spain attended District 150 schools and is a Richwoods High School alumnus.  He graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a double degree in political science and speech communication.  Spain also holds an MBA from Bradley University.

In April 2007, Spain was elected to the City Council as the youngest at-large member in Peoria history.   He is currently employed at OSF Healthcare System as the Vice President of Economic Development.  Spain and his wife Ashley have a three-year old daughter named Vivienne. Read more.