Representative Ryan Armagost , Colorado House District 64

Ryan Armagost is a Republican who represented House District 64 in Colorado, covering parts of Larimer and Weld counties, including communities like Berthoud, Greeley, Johnstown, Milliken, and Mead. A former sheriff's deputy and fierce gun rights advocate, he served as House Minority Whip and was first elected in 2022, halfway through his second term when he resigned effective September 1, 2025, to pursue Second Amendment work and a personal relationship in Arizona. Notable positions include membership on the State, Civic, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee, reflecting his dedication to veterans through organizations like the VFW. He also worked as a firearms instructor, executive protection, and volunteer firefighter.

Education and Political Experience

Education details are not specified in available records.

Military Experience: Enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1995 as infantry, deployed with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in 1999, separated as Corporal in 2001; joined Colorado National Guard as Military Policeman, deployed to Iraq and Guantanamo Bay , retired as Sergeant First Class in 2017.

Law Enforcement Experience: Drug & Gang Crime Analyst for Colorado Joint Counterdrug Task Force ; Larimer County Sheriff’s Deputy .

Political Experience: Elected to Colorado House in 2022 for District 64; served as House Minority Whip until resignation in 2025.