Ryan Mackenzie

American politician

Personal detailsBorn (1982-08-03) August 3, 1982 (age 41)
Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.Political partyRepublicanParents
  • Charles Mackenzie (father)
  • Milou Mackenzie (mother)
EducationNew York University (BS)
Harvard University (MBA)WebsiteLegislative website

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] Before redistricting, he represented the 134th District. He is the 2024 Republican nominee for Pennsylvania's 7th congressional 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]

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.[4]

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.

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.[5] 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.[6] He 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 his candidacy 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 reelection 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, 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.[13]

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

Electoral history

House of Representatives District 134 Special Election Results (2012)
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Ryan Mackenzie 6,057 59.9
Democratic Patrick Slattery 4,052 40.1
Total votes 10,109 100.0
House of Representatives District 134 Republican Primary Results (2012)
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Ryan Mackenzie 5,475 86.2
Republican Arlene Dabrow 876 13.8
Total votes 6,351 100.0
House of Representatives District 134 General Results (2012)
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Ryan Mackenzie (incumbent) 22,360 59.6
Democratic John Reynard 15,159 40.4
Total votes 37,519 100.0
House of Representatives District 134 General Results (2014)[15]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Ryan Mackenzie (incumbent) 14,448 100.0
Total votes 14,448 100.0
House of Representatives District 134 General Results (2016)[16]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Ryan Mackenzie (incumbent) 25,676 100.0
Total votes 25,676 100.0
House of Representatives District 134 Republican Primary Results (2018)
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Ryan Mackenzie (incumbent) 3,347 71.2
Republican Ronald Beitler 1,351 28.8
Total votes 4,698 100.0
House of Representatives District 134 General Results (2018)
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Ryan Mackenzie (incumbent) 16,237 57.3
Democratic Thomas Applebach 12,107 42.7
Total votes 28,344 100.0
House of Representatives District 134 General Results (2020)
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Ryan Mackenzie (incumbent) 21,532 61.7
Democratic Marc Basist 13,388 38.3
Total votes 39,103 100.0
House of Representatives District 187 Primary Results (2022)
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
House of Representatives District 187 General Results (2022)
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Ryan Mackenzie (incumbent) 22,990 100.0
Total votes 22,990 100.0
Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District Republican Primary Results (2024)[17]
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

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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. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "Ryan E. Mackenzie". Official Website - PA House Archives. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  5. ^ "International Relations Caucus Launched in Pennsylvania House of Representatives". Official Website - PA House Archives. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  6. ^ "Representative Ryan E. Mackenzie". Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
  7. ^ "Meet Ryan Mackenzie". Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  8. ^ Pennsylvania state Rep. Ryan Mackenzie runs to replace Congressman Charlie Dent
  9. ^ Brelje, Beth (March 3, 2018). "State Rep. Ryan Mackenzie quits Congressional race". Reading Eagle. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
  10. ^ "State Rep. Ryan Mackenzie files to run for 7th Congressional seat in 2022". The Morning Call. November 19, 2021. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  11. ^ "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.
  12. ^ Ulrich, Steve (July 31, 2023). "Ryan Mackenzie Announces Candidacy For PA-07 Seat". Politics PA. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
  13. ^ Ulrich, Steve (March 6, 2024). "PA-07: Lehigh Valley GOP Congressional Hopefuls Focus on Policy in Debates". PoliticsPA. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ "2014 General Election Official Returns". PA Department of State.
  16. ^ "2016 General Election Official Returns". PA Department of State.
  17. ^ "Pennsylvania Elections". Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  18. ^ "Ryan Mackenzie". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 12, 2024.

External links

  • Campaign website
  • Profile at Vote Smart
  • State Representative Ryan Mackenzie: official caucus site
  • Ryan Mackenzie (R): official PA House site
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