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Ryan Mackenzie

Ryan Mackenzie

American politician


Ryan Edward Mackenzie (born August 3, 1982) is an American politician from Pennsylvania. A member of the Republican Party, he represents the 187th Legislative District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.[1][2] Prior to redistricting, he represented Pennsylvania's 134th District. He is the Republican nominee for US Congress in Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district.

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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]

Early life and education

Mackenzie was born on August 3, 1982 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, the son of Charles Mackenzie and Milou Mackenzie. He graduated from Parkland High School in 2000 and graduated from New York University with a degree in finance and international business in 2004. He obtained an MBA from Harvard Business School in 2010.[4]

Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Mackenzie represented District 134 in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives following his election in 2012. After redistricting, he ran for and won the seat for District 187 in 2022.

During the 2023 to 2024 legislative session, Mackenzie is serving as the Republican chair of the Labor and Industry Committee. He also serves as the co-chair of the International Relations Caucus.[5] Mackenzie has 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.[6] Mackenzie has said that his top priorities include, "creating jobs, protecting taxpayers, strengthening education, and reforming government."[7]


U.S. House campaigns

2018

In 2017, Mackenzie announced he would run for the United States House of Representatives in Pennsylvania's 15th congressional district in 2018.[8] He withdrew from the race in March 2018 when the state Supreme Court created new district lines.[9]

2022

In 2021, Mackenzie briefly ran for the Republican nomination for Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district.[10] He withdrew from the race, instead opting to run for re-election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.[11]

2024

In July 2023, Mackenzie again announced his candidacy for Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district, this time for the 2024 election.[12] During his campaign, Mackenzie has labeled 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 amidst the continuing Russian invasion.[13]

On April 23, 2024, Mackenzie won the Republican nomination for the seat, defeating rivals Kevin Dellicker and Maria Montero.[14]

Electoral history

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References

  1. "Representative Ryan E. Mackenzie's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved November 22, 2012.
  2. "Ryan E. Mackenzie". Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Retrieved November 22, 2012.
  3. "Ryan E. Mackenzie". Official Website - PA House Archives. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  4. "International Relations Caucus Launched in Pennsylvania House of Representatives". Official Website - PA House Archives. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  5. "Representative Ryan E. Mackenzie". Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
  6. "Meet Ryan Mackenzie". Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  7. Brelje, Beth (March 3, 2018). "State Rep. Ryan Mackenzie quits Congressional race". Reading Eagle. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
  8. "State Rep. Ryan Mackenzie files to run for 7th Congressional seat in 2022". The Morning Call. November 19, 2021. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  9. Ulrich, Steve (July 31, 2023). "Ryan Mackenzie Announces Candidacy For PA-07 Seat". Politics PA. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
  10. Ulrich, Steve (March 6, 2024). "PA-07: Lehigh Valley GOP Congressional Hopefuls Focus on Policy in Debates". PoliticsPA. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  11. "Pennsylvania Elections". Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  12. "Ryan Mackenzie". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 12, 2024.

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