Ryan Mackenzie | |
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 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Member of theU.S. House of Representatives fromPennsylvania's7th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Susan Wild |
| Member of thePennsylvania House of Representatives | |
| In office May 8, 2012 – November 30, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Doug Reichley |
| Succeeded by | Gary Day |
| Constituency | 134th district (2012–2022) 187th district (2023–2024) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ryan Edward Mackenzie (1982-08-03)August 3, 1982 (age 43) Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Chloe Mackenzie |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Milou Mackenzie (mother) |
| Education | New York University (BS) Harvard University (MBA) |
| Website | House website Campaign website |
Ryan Edward Mackenzie[1] (born August 3, 1982)[2] is an American politician serving as theU.S. representative fromPennsylvania's 7th congressional district since 2025. A member of theRepublican Party, he served in thePennsylvania House of Representatives from 2012 to 2024. Before redistricting, he represented the 134th district until his final term, when he was moved to the 187th district.[3][4]
His mother isMilou Mackenzie, who is aLehigh Valley-area Republican state representative for the131st district. They were the first mother-son pair to simultaneously serve in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.[5]
Mackenzie was elected to representPennsylvania's 7th congressional district in 2024, defeating incumbentDemocratSusan Wild.[6]
Mackenzie was born on August 3, 1982, inAllentown, Pennsylvania, the son of Charles and Milou Mackenzie. He graduated fromParkland High School in 2000 and fromNew York University with aBachelor of Science degree infinance andinternational business in 2004. He obtained anMaster of Business Administration from theHarvard Business School in 2010.[7]
In 2012, Mackenzie was elected to represent District 134 in thePennsylvania House of Representatives. After redistricting, he ran for and won the District 187 seat in 2022.
In 2020, Mackenzie was among more than 60 House Republicans who urged Congress toreject and decertify Pennsylvania's electoral votes in the2020 presidential election.[8][9]
During the 2023-24 legislative session, Mackenzie was the Republican chair of the Labor and Industry Committee. He also served as co-chair of the International Relations Caucus.[10] 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.[11] He has said that his top priorities include "creating jobs, protecting taxpayers, strengthening education, and reforming government".[12]
In 2017, Mackenzie announced his candidacy for theUnited States House of Representatives inPennsylvania's 15th congressional district in2018.[13] He withdrew from the race in March 2018 when the state Supreme Court created new district lines.[14]
In 2021, Mackenzie briefly ran for the Republican nomination forPennsylvania's 7th congressional district.[15] He withdrew from the race, instead opting to run for reelection to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.[16]
In July 2023, Mackenzie again announced his candidacy forPennsylvania's 7th congressional district, this time for the 2024 election.[17] During his campaign, he called the issue of immigration a "top priority." Mackenzie also voiced support for theGaza war, but opposed further aid to Ukraine amid the continuingRussian invasion.[18]
On April 23, 2024, Mackenzie won the Republican nomination for the seat, defeating Kevin Dellicker (who also ran in 2022) and Maria Montero.[19] In the general election, Mackenzie defeated incumbent DemocratSusan Wild.[6]
Mackenzie was sworn in to the119th Congress on January 3, 2025.
For the 119th Congress:[20]
| 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 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ryan Mackenzie | 203,688 | 50.5 | |
| Democratic | Susan Wild (incumbent) | 199,626 | 49.5 | |
| Total votes | 403,314 | 100.0 | ||
| U.S. House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by | Member of theU.S. House of Representatives fromPennsylvania's 7th congressional district 2025–present | Incumbent |
| U.S. order of precedence (ceremonial) | ||
| Preceded by | United States representatives by seniority 404th | Succeeded by |
