Live Updates: Romney Chooses Paul Ryan as Running Mate

Representative Paul D. Ryan, a six-term Wisconsin Republican who first won his seat at age 27, is not just a rising G.O.P. star; he may be the party’s most important figure other than Mitt Romney. The chairman of the House Budget Committee, he has become perhaps the most influential policy maker in the Republican Party, its de facto head of economic policy, intent on erasing deficits through a fundamental transformation of the federal government. Lauded by members of both parties as serious and likable, Mr. Ryan ignored calls to enter the 2012 presidential race and has been a frequent surrogate for Mr. Romney, joining him often on the campaign trail.

U.S. Representative for Wisconsin's 1st congressional district

Age: 42

Hometown: Janesville

Webite: paulryan.house.gov

Twitter: @RepPaulRyan

Facebook: reppaulryan

Times Topics: Paul D. Ryan

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