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Ryan
Mackenzie

Republican U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 7th District; first-term congressman and former state legislator from the Lehigh Valley.

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Background

Ryan Mackenzie is a Republican U.S. Representative serving Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District in the 119th Congress (2025–present), currently in his first term. He is a ninth-generation Lehigh Valley resident, born in Allentown, Pennsylvania. 12

Before his election to Congress, Mackenzie served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 2012 to 2024, representing the 134th District (2012–2022) and the 187th District (2023–2024). 2

Prior to his legislative career, he held roles in South Whitehall Township's Parks and Recreation department, worked on Pat Toomey's Senate campaign, held a real-estate salesperson license, worked at the U.S. Department of Labor, served as director of Pennsylvania's Republican Victory Program, and served as policy director at the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. 12

Mackenzie holds a B.S. in finance and international business from New York University and an MBA from Harvard University. He attended Parkland High School. 2

At a glance

Party
Republican · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 7, Pennsylvania
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District
Website
ryanmackenzie.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

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Timeline

  1. Oct 12
    news
    PA-07 race draws ~$28 million in ad spending and reservations from June through December

    The Philadelphia Inquirer, citing AdImpact, reported approximately $28 million in ad spending and reservations for the PA-07 race from June through December: roughly $10.7 million by Democrats and $17.3 million by Republicans.

    Here's who is spending the most on ads in Pa.'s four key congressional contests · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 8
    news
    Mackenzie publishes opinion piece on immigration and ICE enforcement

    The Morning Call published an opinion piece by Mackenzie detailing his positions on immigration and ICE enforcement.

    Opinion by Pa. 7th District congressional candidate Ryan Mackenzie: Where I stand on immigration and ICE enforcement · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 6
    endorsement
    Speaker Johnson campaigns for Mackenzie in Lehigh Valley, calls race a 'top three' House contest

    House Speaker Mike Johnson made a Lehigh Valley campaign stop for Mackenzie and called the contest a 'top three race in America right now.' Several Fraternal Order of Police chapters also endorsed Mackenzie at the event.

    Speaker Johnson, Mackenzie make campaign stops in Northampton Co. · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 6
    endorsement
    Multiple local law-enforcement groups endorse Mackenzie

    Several local law-enforcement organizations and Fraternal Order of Police chapters endorsed Mackenzie. Mackenzie said the FOP endorsements throughout the district were meaningful to him. The Washington Examiner linked the endorsements to Speaker Johnson's campaign appearance.

    Mike Johnson names one of his 'top three' House races · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Oct 6
    news
    Mackenzie publishes opinion piece on voting and election integrity

    The Morning Call published an opinion piece by Mackenzie outlining his views on voting and election integrity.

    Opinion: Ryan Mackenzie on voting and election integrity · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 28
    poll
    Franklin & Marshall poll shows Democrat Bob Brooks leading Mackenzie by four points

    A Franklin & Marshall poll conducted Sept. 9–20 showed Brooks at 41% and Mackenzie at 37% among registered voters, with 21% undecided. Including leaners, Brooks led 45% to 40%. The report also noted Mackenzie had raised just over $630,000 from April 30 through end of June with $2.93 million cash on hand, while Brooks raised $1.22 million with $1.01 million on hand.

    Poll: Democrat Bob Brooks holds narrow lead over GOP U.S. Rep ... · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 25
    news
    Mackenzie applauds House passage of bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act he co-sponsored

    Mackenzie announced his support for House passage of the Ratepayer Protection Act, which he co-sponsored. The measure would require large new electricity users, including data centers, to cover infrastructure costs tied to their projects rather than shift them to existing ratepayers.

    Ryan Mackenzie Applauds House Passage of Ratepayer Protection ... · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Sep 17
    filing
    Mackenzie introduces bipartisan prescription drug price transparency bill

    Mackenzie's office announced the Net Effective Cost Transparency and Prescription Drug Affordability Act of 2026, which would require pharmacy benefit managers to disclose drug costs after rebates, discounts, fees, and other price concessions, aiming to improve transparency and competition.

    Ryan Mackenzie Introduces Bipartisan Bill on Prescription Drug ... · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Sep 17
    news
    Pennsylvania Supreme Court removes third-party candidate Tupone, leaving two-candidate race

    The Pennsylvania Supreme Court affirmed a lower-court ruling removing Andrew Tupone from the ballot, leaving incumbent Republican Mackenzie and Democratic challenger Bob Brooks as the only two candidates in the PA-07 race.

    Tupone stays off PA-07 ballot as state Supreme Court affirms ruling ... · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  10. Sep 15
    debate
    Mackenzie and Brooks debate scheduled for Oct. 21 at WFMZ studios

    The Morning Call reported that Mackenzie and Brooks were set to meet for an issues-focused debate at WFMZ studios, organized with the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, scheduled to air as part of Business Matters. As of Oct. 12, the debate had not yet taken place.

    Ryan Mackenzie and Bob Brooks will face off in a debate ... · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Humane PA organization
    Listed by iVoterGuide as endorser; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) organization
    Listed by iVoterGuide as endorsing Mackenzie; an Oct. 7, 2026 AP report also noted NRA backing for his reelection. No date provided. lewistownsentinel.com
  • Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation PAC organization
    Listed by iVoterGuide as endorser; Keystone Newsroom reported on Sept. 14, 2026 that the campaign removed reference to this endorsement from its website after the May primary. No date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Stand for Health Freedom organization
    Listed by iVoterGuide as endorser; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Pennsylvania organization
    Listed as endorser by iVoterGuide; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Lou Barletta official
    Former U.S. representative and former Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidate; listed as endorser in iVoterGuide. No date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Americans for Prosperity Action – National organization
    Listed as endorser in iVoterGuide; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Americans for Prosperity – Pennsylvania organization
    Listed as endorser in iVoterGuide; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Republican Party of Luzerne County organization
    Listed as endorser in iVoterGuide; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Campaign for Working Families organization
    Listed as endorser in iVoterGuide; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • FOP Pioneer Lodge #37 union
    Listed as endorser on Pennsylvania state Rep. Tracy Pennycuick's endorsements page; no date provided. tracypennycuick.com
  • Several Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) chapters in the district union
    Mackenzie stated on Oct. 6, 2026, that FOP chapters throughout the district supported his candidacy; individual chapters not named in the WFMZ report. wfmz.com · Oct 6, 2026
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce organization
    Announced endorsement during the Chamber's national bus tour. uschamber.com · Sep 19, 2026
  • Mike Johnson official
    Speaker Johnson campaigned with Mackenzie on Aug. 19 and again on Oct. 6, 2026. Sources document public support and campaign appearances but no separate formal endorsement announcement. nbcphiladelphia.com · Aug 19, 2026
  • Donald Trump official
    Trump posted "Ryan Mackenzie has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election." trumpstruth.org · May 18, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$4.36M
Spent
$1.52M
Cash on hand
$2.94M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H8PA15195(opens in a new tab)

Sources 26

  1. [1] Here's who is spending the most on ads in Pa.'s four key congressional contests(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
  2. [2] Opinion by Pa. 7th District congressional candidate Ryan Mackenzie: Where I stand on democracy, gerrymandering and redistricting(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  3. [3] Voter Guide Profile for PA U.S. Rep., Dist. 7 candidate - Ryan E ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  4. [4] Opinion by Pa. 7th District congressional candidate Ryan Mackenzie: Where I stand on immigration and ICE enforcement(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  5. [5] Giffords PAC backs 9 Pennsylvania candidates(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  6. [6] Opinion: Ryan Mackenzie on the Iran war(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  7. [7] Mike Johnson names one of his 'top three' House races(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  8. [8] Opinion: Ryan Mackenzie on voting and election integrity(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  9. [9] Speaker Johnson, Mackenzie make campaign stops in Northampton Co.(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  10. [10] Opinion: Ryan Mackenzie on healthcare - The Morning Call(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  11. [11] Opinion: Ryan Mackenzie on affordability and cost of living(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
  12. [12] Poll: Democrat Bob Brooks holds narrow lead over GOP U.S. Rep ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  13. [13] Ryan Mackenzie Applauds House Passage of Ratepayer Protection ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  14. [14] U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Ryan Mackenzie for ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 19, 2026
  15. [15] Ryan MacKenzie - State Rep., Dist. 187(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  16. [16] Ryan Mackenzie Introduces Bipartisan Bill on Prescription Drug ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  17. [17] Tupone stays off PA-07 ballot as state Supreme Court affirms ruling ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  18. [18] Ryan Mackenzie and Bob Brooks will face off in a debate ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
  19. [19] Bresnahan and Mackenzie talk taxes during RNC midterm ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
  20. [20] Speaker Mike Johnson campaigns with Ryan Mackenzie in Pennsylvania's 7th District(opens in a new tab) Aug 19, 2026
  21. [21] Representative Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA-007) Score: 94%(opens in a new tab) Aug 10, 2026
  22. [22] Congressman Ryan Mackenzie is an America First Patriot, who ...(opens in a new tab) May 18, 2026
  23. [23] Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Apr 17, 2026
  24. [24] Congressman Mackenzie's FLEX Act Advances Through Committee(opens in a new tab) Jan 21, 2026
  25. [25] MACKENZIE, RYAN (a Representative from Pennsylvania)(opens in a new tab) Jan 1, 2026
  26. [26] Improving Affordability | Congressman Ryan Mackenzie - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Dec 15, 2025
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