Ryan Mackenzie
Ryan Mackenzie | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 187th district | |
| Assumed office May 8, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Doug Reichley |
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| Political party | Republican |
| Education | New York University (BS) Harvard University (MBA) |
Ryan Edward Mackenzie 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.
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]
Pennsylvania House of Representatives[edit]
Mackenzie has represented District 187 in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives since first winning election in 2012.
During the 2023 to 2024 legislative session, Mackenzie is serving as the Republican chair of the Labor and Industry Committee. 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.[4]
U.S. House campaigns[edit]
2018[edit]
In 2017, Mackenzie announced he would run for the United States House of Representatives in Pennsylvania's 15th congressional district in 2018.[5] He withdrew from the race in March 2018 when the state Supreme Court created new district lines.[6]
2022[edit]
In 2021, Mackenzie briefly ran for the Republican nomination for Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district.[7] He did not submit enough petition signatures to qualify for the primary ballot.[8]
2024[edit]
In July 2023, Mackenzie again announced his candidacy for Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district, this time for the 2024 election.[9] 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.[10]
Electoral history[edit]
| 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) | 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 | 34,920 | 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.
- ^ "Representative Ryan E. Mackenzie". Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ McCrone, Brian (May 11, 2022). "Who Filed to Run for Office in Pa.'s May 17 Primary? The Full List". NBC10 Philadelphia. Retrieved March 22, 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.
- ^ "Ryan Mackenzie". Ballotpedia. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
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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