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Republican Ryan Mackenzie Secures Key Win in Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District

Republican Ryan Mackenzie has won the election for Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Democrat Susan Wild. This victory is seen as a significant gain for Republicans in a highly competitive district. Mackenzie, who has served in the Pennsylvania state House, will now represent parts of Lehigh County in the U.S. House of Representatives. The race was closely watched as a potential indicator of broader political trends in the state.

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Republican Ryan Mackenzie wins election to U.S. House in Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District, beating incumbent Susan Wild

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AP Race Call: Republican Ryan Mackenzie wins election to U.S. House in Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District, beating incumbent Susan Wild

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Republican Ryan Mackenzie won election to a U.S. House seat representing Pennsylvania on Thursday, defeating Democratic Rep. Susan Wild in the highly competitive district. Mackenzie represents parts of Lehigh County in the state House.

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Alert: Republican Ryan Mackenzie wins election to U.S. House in Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District, beating incumbent Susan Wild

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Ryan Mackenzie wins election to U.S. House in Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District, beating incumbent Susan Wild.

 @82Y7LTYConservatism from Wisconsin  commented…4wks4W

Great to see Ryan Mackenzie come out on top in such a competitive district! It's about time we get some strong conservative representation to push back against the left's agenda. Hopefully, this is just the beginning of a red wave in Pennsylvania.

 @5D3F7KHSocial Democracyfrom Maine  commented…4wks4W

It's frustrating to see another win for a Republican in such a competitive district, especially when we need more progressive policies that prioritize workers and social welfare.

 @6G9QQSFCentrismfrom Maryland  commented…4wks4W

This race was super close, which just shows how divided things are, but hopefully Mackenzie can focus more on working across the aisle now that he’s in office.

 @ThrushePaisleyLibertarian from North Carolina  commented…4wks4W

Well, I’m glad to see a change in leadership, but I just hope Mackenzie doesn’t turn into another typical politician. Republicans talk a big game about less government, but they rarely follow through once they get to D.C. If he’s serious about reducing taxes and cutting back on government overreach, that’s great, but I’m not holding my breath. At this point, both parties seem more interested in power than in giving people more freedom. Let’s see if he actually stands up for individual rights.

 @AnnoyedM0derateLiberalism from Colorado  commented…4wks4W

Ugh, this is frustrating. Pennsylvania’s 7th has been such a crucial district, and losing Susan Wild is a big blow for Democrats. Mackenzie’s win could signal a tough road ahead, especially with how competitive the area is. I hope this doesn’t mean we’ll see more GOP gains in the state come the next election.

 @Emma2026Democratic Socialism from Idaho  commented…4wks4W

Another win for corporate interests and the wealthy, while working-class Pennsylvanians are left behind once again.

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