Summary
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. Before redistricting, he represented the 134th District.
Born: 1982 (age 41 years), Allentown, PA
Office: Pennsylvania State Representative since 2022
Party: Republican Party
Current Position: 2025 Pennsylvania Member of the US House
Previous campaigns: Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 187 general Election, 2022, MORE
Previous office: Pennsylvania State Representative (2012–2022)
Education: Harvard Business School (2008–2010), New York University (2004)
Source: Wikipedia
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When Ryan Mackenzie cruised to victory in the Republican primary for Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District last week, it was the payoff of years of patience and networking — and months of planning.
Unofficial results from the Pennsylvania Department of State show Mackenzie earned 42.5% of the vote in the three-way race against Kevin Dellicker (34%) and Maria Montero (23.3%).
Mackenzie won across the region, eking out close wins in Northampton and Carbon counties and handily winning the district’s small portion of Monroe County.
About
Overview
Ryan E. Mackenzie is a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives serving the 187th Legislative District (parts of Lehigh County).
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
During the 2023-24 Legislative Session, Ryan has been appointed to serve as Republican chair of the House Labor and Industry Committee. He also serves as co-chair of the House International Relations Caucus.
In previous sessions Ryan has served as majority chair of the House Government Oversight Committee, chair of the Financial Services and Banking Subcommittee with the House Commerce Committee, secretary of the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, deputy majority whip, and deputy chair of the House Majority Policy Committee.
In addition, Ryan has been appointed to represent the House on the Pennsylvania Workforce Development Board, the Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, the Recycling Fund Advisory Committee, the Aggregate Advisory Board, and the Commission on Education and Economic Competitiveness (2030 Commission).
Legislative Accomplishments
Ryan is a strong advocate for what he sees as the most important issues facing Pennsylvania: creating jobs, protecting taxpayers, strengthening education, and reforming government. He has successfully passed legislation in these areas and will continue to fight for these causes. For more information on Ryan’s legislative accomplishments, click here.
Early Career
Prior to being elected to office, Ryan served as the director of policy at the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry. In this senior management role, he worked on issues relating to unemployment compensation reform, workers’ comp insurance, the Uniform Construction Code, and workforce development. He was successful in leading the way on bipartisan efforts that saved Pennsylvania taxpayers $60 million by refinancing debt and will save an additional $400 million per year by implementing other reform measures. Ryan also represented the Department on the Board of the Team PA Foundation, the Environmental Quality Board, and the Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority.
Ryan began his career by working on a number of political campaigns and earned his real estate sales license before entering public service and accepting a position at the U.S. Department of Labor. While there, he worked extensively on domestic and international assignments and gained a strong understanding of labor market dynamics.
Life and Education
Ryan is a ninth-generation resident of Pennsylvania, where his family has lived since colonial times. He graduated from Parkland High School, received his undergraduate degree in Finance and International Business from New York University, and earned his Master in Business Administration from Harvard Business School. Ryan has continued his education by completing programs at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business, the University of Pennsylvania’s Fels Institute of Government, and the U.S. Army War College.
Community Involvement
An active member of the local community, Ryan is involved in a number of charities and nonprofit organizations. He currently serves on the executive council of the Lehigh Career & Technical Institute; as a member of the Strategic Early Warning Network (SEWN) program, which provides direct technical assistance to Pennsylvania manufacturers in need of support; and as a board member with an affordable housing nonprofit. Ryan previously served on the board of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce and on the community advisory committee of the Autism Resource Hub of Lehigh Valley.
Awards and Honors
Ryan has been recognized for his work domestically and internationally, and has received numerous awards and honors. He was named as a leader in technology at the Consumer Technology Association’s annual Consumer Electronics Show, was selected as a Toll Fellow by the Council of State Governments, and received the Guardian of Small Business Award from the National Federation of Independent Business. Additionally, he was selected to serve as a delegate to the Palestinian Territories, Israel, and Jordan by the American Council of Young Political Leaders; and has been named a fellow by the U.S. Japan Foundation, U.S. Japan Leadership Program, and American Council on Germany.
Personal
Ryan and his wife make their home in Lower Macungie Township with their newborn son and their rescue hound dog, Ruckus.
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Web Links
Politics
Source: Wikipedia
U.S. House campaigns
2018
In 2017, Mackenzie announced his candidacy for the United States House of Representatives in Pennsylvania’s 15th congressional district in 2018. He withdrew from the race in March 2018 when the state Supreme Court created new district lines.
2022
In 2021, Mackenzie briefly ran for the Republican nomination for Pennsylvania’s 7th congressional district. He withdrew from the race, instead opting to run for reelection to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
2024
In July 2023, Mackenzie again announced his candidacy for Pennsylvania’s 7th congressional district, this time for the 2024 election.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.
On April 23, 2024, Mackenzie won the Republican nomination for the seat, defeating Kevin Dellicker and Maria Montero.
New Legislation
Initiatives
PA Families Tax Relief Plan
Source: Campaign page
In an effort to ease the tax burden for hardworking Pennsylvania families, Rep. Ryan Mackenzie is the prime sponsor of the Pennsylvania Families Tax Relief plan. The 10-bill package is designed to ease the economic struggles families and individuals are currently experiencing during these inflationary times by providing reductions in various state taxes. Ranging from cutting taxes on energy and frequent family purchases such as pet food and children’s toys to reducing property taxes and cell phone bills, the proposals are meant to serve as a menu of options for consideration during the 2023-24 state budget process.
PA House International Relations Caucus
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Press Releases
International Relations Caucus Launched in Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Cracking Down on Illegal Immigration in PA
Source: Campaign page
In an effort to protect American jobs, keep our communities safe, and ensure integrity in our elections, Rep. Ryan Mackenzie has introduced a package of bills designed to crack down on some of the problems being created by illegal immigration in Pennsylvania.
More Information
Wikipedia
Ryan Edward Mackenzie[citation needed] (born August 3, 1982)[1] is an American politician who is the U.S. Representative-elect from Pennsylvania‘s 7th congressional district. A member of the Republican Party, he served in the Pennsylvania 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.[2][3]
His mother is Milou Mackenzie, who is also a Lehigh Valley-area Republican state representative, in the 131st district. They were the first mother-son pair to simultaneously serve in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.[4]
Mackenzie was elected to represent Pennsylvania’s 7th congressional district in 2024, defeating incumbent Susan Wild.[5]
Early life and education
Mackenzie 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.[6]
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
In 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.
In 2020, Mackenzie was among more than 60 House Republicans who urged Congress to reject and decertify Pennsylvania’s electoral votes in the 2020 presidential election.[7][8]
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.[9] 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.[10] He has said that his top priorities include “creating jobs, protecting taxpayers, strengthening education, and reforming government”.[11]
U.S. House campaigns
2018
In 2017, Mackenzie announced his candidacy for the United States House of Representatives in Pennsylvania’s 15th congressional district in 2018.[12] He withdrew from the race in March 2018 when the state Supreme Court created new district lines.[13]
2022
In 2021, Mackenzie briefly ran for the Republican nomination for Pennsylvania’s 7th congressional district.[14] He withdrew from the race, instead opting to run for reelection to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.[15]
2024
In July 2023, Mackenzie again announced his candidacy for Pennsylvania’s 7th congressional district, this time for the 2024 election.[16] During his campaign, he called the issue of immigration a “top priority.” Mackenzie also voiced support for the Israeli military campaign against Hamas, but opposed further aid to Ukraine amid the continuing Russian invasion.[17]
On April 23, 2024, Mackenzie won the Republican nomination for the seat, defeating Kevin Dellicker (who also ran in 2022) and Maria Montero.[18] In the general election, Mackenzie defeated incumbent Democrat Susan Wild.[5]
Electoral history
| 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
- ^ “Pennsylvania New Members 2025”. The Hill. December 11, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ “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.
- ^ Stemrich, Ben (December 9, 2020). “Pa. Republican Lawmakers Haven’t Given Up Blocking Biden”. PBS39. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- ^ Roth, Fallon (November 13, 2024). “Meet Ryan Mackenzie and Rob Bresnahan Jr., Pennsylvania’s two new GOP members of Congress”. The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved November 17, 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
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Appearances on C-SPAN
- State Representative Ryan Mackenzie: official caucus site
- Ryan Mackenzie (R): official PA House site
