Institute for Legislative Analysis CEO Ryan McGowan Named Among Washington DC’s Most Influential People of 2026
The Institute for Legislative Analysis (ILA) is proud to announce that CEO Ryan McGowan has once again been recognized by Washingtonian magazine as one of “Washington DC’s 500 Most Influential People of 2026.”
The annual list highlights leaders who are shaping policy, innovation, advocacy, and public discourse throughout the nation’s capital. The recognition reflects McGowan’s continued leadership in advancing transparency and accountability through cutting-edge legislative technology and civic engagement initiatives.
The Washingtonian noted, “McGowan developed Congress’s largest liberty-focused legislative scoring-and-data platform, significantly shaping how advocacy groups and voters evaluate lawmakers’ records.”
“Being recognized alongside so many influential leaders in Washington is deeply meaningful, but this recognition is really a reflection of the extraordinary work being done every day by the team at ILA,” said Ryan McGowan, CEO of the Institute for Legislative Analysis. “Their innovation and dedication continue to push the boundaries of how technology can empower Americans to better understand government and hold elected officials accountable. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built together and excited for what lies ahead.”
The full Washingtonian list can be viewed here:
Washington DC’s 500 Most Influential People of 2026