Ryan Edward Mackenzie (born August 3, 1982)[citation needed] is the U.S. Representative-elect from Pennsylvania 7th congressional district. A member of the Republican Party, he represents the 187th Legislative District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.[1][2] Before redistricting, he represented the 134th District.
Ryan Mackenzie | |
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| Member-elect of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 7th district | |
| Assuming office January 3, 2025 | |
| Succeeding | Susan Wild |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 134th district | |
| Assumed office May 8, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Doug Reichley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 3, 1982 Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
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| Education | New York University (BS) Harvard University (MBA) |
| Website | Legislative website |
His mother is Milou Mackenzie, who is also a Lehigh Valley-area Republican state representative, in the 131st district. They are the first mother-son pair to simultaneously serve in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.[3]
Mackenzie was elected to Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district in 2024, beating incumbent Susan Wild.[4]
Early life and education
editMackenzie was born on August 3, 1982, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, the son of Charles and Milou Mackenzie. He graduated from Parkland High School in 2000 and from New York University with a degree in finance and international business in 2004. He obtained an MBA from Harvard Business School in 2010.[5]
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
editIn 2012, Mackenzie was elected to represent District 134 in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. After redistricting, he ran for and won the District 187 seat in 2022.
During the 2023-24 legislative session, Mackenzie is the Republican chair of the Labor and Industry Committee. He also serves as co-chair of the International Relations Caucus.[6] Mackenzie previously served as majority chair of the House Government Oversight Committee, deputy majority whip, deputy chair of the House Majority Policy Committee, vice chair of the House Labor and Industry Committee, chair of the Financial Services and Banking Subcommittee with the House Commerce Committee, and chair of the Workforce Development Subcommittee with the Economic Recovery Task Force.[7] He has said that his top priorities include "creating jobs, protecting taxpayers, strengthening education, and reforming government".[8]
U.S. House campaigns
edit2018
editIn 2017, Mackenzie announced his candidacy for the United States House of Representatives in Pennsylvania's 15th congressional district in 2018.[9] He withdrew from the race in March 2018 when the state Supreme Court created new district lines.[10]
2022
editIn 2021, Mackenzie briefly ran for the Republican nomination for Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district.[11] He withdrew from the race, instead opting to run for reelection to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.[12]
2024
editIn July 2023, Mackenzie again announced his candidacy for Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district, this time for the 2024 election.[13] During his campaign, he has called the issue of immigration a "top priority." He has also voiced support for the Israeli military campaign against Hamas. Mackenzie opposes further aid to Ukraine amid the continuing Russian invasion.[14]
On April 23, 2024, Mackenzie won the Republican nomination for the seat, defeating Kevin Dellicker (who also ran in 2022) and Maria Montero.[15]
In the general election, Mackenzie defeated incumbent Democrat Susan Wild.[4]
Electoral history
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ryan Mackenzie | 6,057 | 59.9 | |
| Democratic | Patrick Slattery | 4,052 | 40.1 | |
| Total votes | 10,109 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ryan Mackenzie | 5,475 | 86.2 | |
| Republican | Arlene Dabrow | 876 | 13.8 | |
| Total votes | 6,351 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ryan Mackenzie (incumbent) | 22,360 | 59.6 | |
| Democratic | John Reynard | 15,159 | 40.4 | |
| Total votes | 37,519 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ryan Mackenzie (incumbent) | 14,448 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 14,448 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ryan Mackenzie (incumbent) | 25,676 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 25,676 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ryan Mackenzie (incumbent) | 3,347 | 71.2 | |
| Republican | Ronald Beitler | 1,351 | 28.8 | |
| Total votes | 4,698 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ryan Mackenzie (incumbent) | 16,237 | 57.3 | |
| Democratic | Thomas Applebach | 12,107 | 42.7 | |
| Total votes | 28,344 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ryan Mackenzie (incumbent) | 21,532 | 61.7 | |
| Democratic | Marc Basist | 13,388 | 38.3 | |
| Total votes | 39,103 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ryan Mackenzie (incumbent) | 5,625 | 61.3 | |
| Republican | Gary Day (incumbent) | 3,548 | 38.7 | |
| Total votes | 11,990 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ryan Mackenzie (incumbent) | 22,990 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 22,990 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ryan Mackenzie | 23,554 | 42.6 | |
| Republican | Kevin Dellicker | 18,829 | 34.0 | |
| Republican | Maria Montero | 12,946 | 23.4 | |
| Total votes | 55,329 | 100.0 | ||
References
edit- ^ "Representative Ryan E. Mackenzie's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved November 22, 2012.
- ^ "Ryan E. Mackenzie". Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Retrieved November 22, 2012.
- ^ "Lehigh Valley Legislators Become First Mother-Son Duo to Serve in the PA House of Representatives". PA State. Rep Ryan Mackenzie. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
- ^ a b Weber, Lindsay; Pelekis, Andreas. "2024 Lehigh Valley Congress election results: Susan Wild concedes to Ryan Mackenzie". The Morning Call. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ "Ryan E. Mackenzie". Official Website - PA House Archives. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
- ^ "International Relations Caucus Launched in Pennsylvania House of Representatives". Official Website - PA House Archives. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ "Representative Ryan E. Mackenzie". Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
- ^ "Meet Ryan Mackenzie". Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ "Pennsylvania state Rep. Ryan Mackenzie runs to replace Congressman Charlie Dent".
- ^ Brelje, Beth (March 3, 2018). "State Rep. Ryan Mackenzie quits Congressional race". Reading Eagle. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
- ^ "State Rep. Ryan Mackenzie files to run for 7th Congressional seat in 2022". The Morning Call. November 19, 2021. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ "Pennsylvania Supreme Court rejects challenges to new House and Senate maps, triggering launch of short, intense election season". The Morning Call. March 16, 2022. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ Ulrich, Steve (July 31, 2023). "Ryan Mackenzie Announces Candidacy For PA-07 Seat". Politics PA. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
- ^ Ulrich, Steve (March 6, 2024). "PA-07: Lehigh Valley GOP Congressional Hopefuls Focus on Policy in Debates". PoliticsPA. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ Weber, Lindsay (April 23, 2024). "Ryan Mackenzie wins GOP primary for Congress in 7th District; will face Democratic Rep. Susan Wild in November". The Morning Call. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
- ^ "2014 General Election Official Returns". PA Department of State.
- ^ "2016 General Election Official Returns". PA Department of State.
- ^ "Pennsylvania Elections". Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ "Ryan Mackenzie". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
External links
edit- Profile at Vote Smart
- State Representative Ryan Mackenzie: official caucus site
- Ryan Mackenzie (R): official PA House site
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