EDUCATION
Greensboro College, Greensboro, Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education, 2014
Randolph Community College, Asheboro, Associate Degree in General Education, 2013

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EDUCATION
Greensboro College, Greensboro, Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education, 2014
Randolph Community College, Asheboro, Associate Degree in General Education, 2013

WORK & MILITARY

Ryan Blankenship earned an associate degree in general education from Randolph Community College and a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Greensboro College.

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A Guilford County Republican who has served in the Marines, taught elementary school science and now farms hemp, among other crops, wants to become a state lawmaker.

"There's a lot of things wrong with education right now," Blankenship said.

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WORK & MILITARY
United States Marine, Sergant, 5

AFFILIATIONS
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Ryan Blankenship currently farms hemp and other crops. He previously taught elementary school science and served as a sergeant in the Marines.

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Ryan Blankenship - Ballotpedia

Ryan Blankenship previously ran for North Carolina House of Representatives District 60 in 2020 but did not win.

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As of September 2, 2026, Ryan Blankenship did not have a website or any information online.

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House District 60 (Guilford County)

House District 60 Republican challengers who appeared on the March primary ballot were Frank Ragsdale, of Greensboro, and Ryan Blankenship, of High Point.

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EDUCATION
Greensboro College, Greensboro, Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education, 2014

Randolph Community College, Asheboro, Associate Degree in General Education, 2013

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GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. —

Ryan Blankenship, a Guilford County Republican who served in the Marines, taught school and now farms, wants to be a state lawmaker representing North Carolina House District 60.

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North Carolina House District 60: Get to know Republican candidate Ryan Blankenship

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Neither Republican has run for office until now. Blankenship is a trucker and Ragsdale is a farmer. They disagree on issues like Medicaid expansion, but agree on issues like teacher pay.

North Carolina House District 60: Republicans square off to represent Guilford County

Ryan Blankenship farms. He previously taught school, worked as a trucker, and served in the Marines.

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##### Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 60

Frank Ragsdale defeated Ryan Blankenship in the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 60 on March 3, 2020.

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- A soil and water conservation district supervisor is 1 member of a board of 5 supervisors that works to improve the soil and water quality in the county through education. 
- The board of supervisors provide technical and financial assistance to help land users maintain their land and surrounding ecosystems. 
- The board of supervisors design long term conservation programs that teach environmental care, pollution reduction, and provide incentives for using these practices, especially for agricultural workers. 
- The board of supervisors provide short term educational services like competitions, field days, and workshops to educate the public on conservation. 
- Soil and water conservation district supervisors are elected to 4 year terms in non-partisan races. However, 2 of the board members are appointed by the state soil and water commission. 

Member of board of supervisors that creates aid programs and educates people on environmental conservation. 