Ryan Nelson is from Petoskey, Michigan. He has a bachelor's degree in engineering from the University of Michigan. He opened Eco Smoothie Cafe in downtown Petoskey. 

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Ryan Nelson is from Petoskey, Michigan. He has a bachelor's degree in engineering from the University of Michigan. 

Ryan is a small business owner. He previously worked as a congressional staffer, for the automotive industry, and for a nonprofit environmental organization. 

Ryan previously ran for election to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2010 and 2024, but did not win. He also ran for Petoskey City Council in 2009.

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