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Mackenzie aide was in 2018 chat that shared racist, antisemitic memes

Pennsylvania Rep. Ryan Mackenzie voted for House resolutions condemning antisemitism, but his communications director, Arnaud Armstrong, was part of a college group chat that shared racist and antisemitic memes, including fabricated quotes from Adolf Hitler.

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Radio Free America: Why polls probably aren’t overstating Democrats this time

Democrats are scared the polls are wrong again. But special elections, party ID and economic sentiment all look worse for Republicans than the polls do.

Side-by-side photos of Rep. Ryan Mackenzie speaking at a podium on the left and Bob Brooks smiling in a white shirt on the right.
Mackenzie vs. Brooks: What’s at stake in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District

Voters in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District are weighing two vastly different visions on healthcare and rising costs. Republican Rep. Ryan Mackenzie backed federal Medicaid cuts, while Democratic challenger Bob Brooks, a local firefighter, is centering his campaign on expanded coverage and corporate accountability.

Side-by-side photos of U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan speaking into a microphone on the left and Paige Cognetti smiling on the right.
Bresnahan vs. Cognetti: What’s at stake in Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District

Voters in Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District are facing higher health care and living costs. Rep. Rob Bresnahan voted for legislation that slashed Medicaid and supported tariffs that raised prices on everyday goods. Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti says it’s time to stop politicians from enriching themselves at the public's expense.

Rep. Ryan Mackenzie stands at a blue podium with a microphone, smiling while speaking.
Ryan Mackenzie’s stance on data centers collides with his policy record

Rep. Ryan Mackenzie says data centers should pay their fair share. His record includes a 2021 tax exemption vote and support for limits on local oversight.

Rep. Ryan Mackenzie stands at a blue podium with a microphone, smiling while speaking.
FACT CHECK: Ryan Mackenzie parrots misleading claim denying Iran War is spiking fuel prices

U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA) is repeating misleading claims that recent high fuel prices aren't driven by the war with Iran. Experts say even with sea passages open, risk premiums and lost oil supply from ongoing Middle East conflict continue to keep prices inflated.

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Bill to end Pennsylvania’s closed primary elections passes state House

A bill to allow independent and third-party voters to cast ballots in Pennsylvania primary elections passed Tuesday in the state House.

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Scott Perry’s involvement in the 2020 presidential election, explained

Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., seeks an eighth term amid scrutiny over his role in efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

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Pennsylvania Democrats declare victory after tight special election in Trump+18 state House district

Democrat Brandon Dukes has declared victory after a special election in Butler County’s 12th state House district.

Rep. Mackenzie, smiling and wearing a blue suit, walks forward in front of a large American flag backdrop.
Rep. Ryan Mackenzie avoids constituent’s question on Iran military spending, then votes for more spending

Mackenzie declined to answer a constituent question regarding federal spending on foreign military conflicts during a telephone town hall, hours before voting against a House resolution to remove U.S. forces from Iran.