PA-07
Bob Brooks (D) vs. Ryan Mackenzie (R). General election Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
What does a U.S. representative do?
Writes and votes on federal laws for a district of about 760,000 people. All bills about taxes and spending must start in the House. 2-year term. One per district.
- Votes on the federal budget
- Introduces bills
- Helps constituents with federal agencies (Social Security, VA, passports)
Your options
Listed alphabetically by last name. Each box has the same sections in the same order. Donation and campaign links appear only after we confirm they belong to the candidate's own committee.
Bob Brooks
Who they are
In their words: “Bob Brooks is a firefighter running for Congress to put the fire out and make Washington work for us.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- End the affordability crisis.
- Build a fair and sustainable healthcare system.
- Make the rich pay their taxes.
- Raise the minimum wage.
- Strengthen unions.
What they've done
Who funds them
In short
ActBlue page belongs to "Bob Brooks", checked against FEC records.
Ryan Mackenzie
Who they are
In their words: “A 9th generation resident of the Lehigh Valley, Ryan Mackenzie’s family fought in the Northampton County Militia during the Revolution and served our country in both World Wars. Ryan Mackenzie is running for Congress because we’re losing the country those patriots built.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- Safeguard Social Security and Medicare
- Hold Washington Accountable
- Improve Housing Affordability
- Reduce Health Care Costs
- Secure the Border & Cracking Down on Trafficking
What they've done
Who funds them
In short
WinRed page belongs to "Mackenzie for Congress", checked against FEC records.
Where they stand, issue by issue
Quotes are taken from each campaign's own website (first sentences of the section, unedited). Topics are assigned by keyword; we do not summarize or score positions. "No public position found" means we did not find the topic on the campaign site, not that the candidate has no view.
The number one issue I hear from my neighbors and friends is how unaffordable life is. Frankly, it’s the reason I got into this race. Working people can’t keep up with groceries, electricity bills, rent, healthcare, childcare, you name it.source
Housing prices in the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos skyrocketed from 2020-2024. That’s why Ryan Mackenzie focused on providing the help that local families deserve – and was successful in passing the largest-ever expansion of affordable housing tax credits, which will help to create over one…source
We need to pass a billionaire minimum tax: a baseline tax rate the ultra-wealthy can’t dodge. In 2022, the 400 richest Americans paid an average federal tax rate of just 3.4% on their wealth, while ordinary workers paid 14% or more.source
In 2023, 20 million Americans were stuck with $220 billion in medical debt, while 16 of the biggest drug companies raked in $684 billion. We spend the most money per-capita than any other developed nation in the world, with lower life expectancies than all but a few.source
In Congress, Ryan refused to support any budget that reduced Social Security benefits. He also voted to invest more in Medicare every year – no cuts – while also successfully advocating for higher Medicare Advantage reimbursement rates.source
I’ll always defend Social Security and will sign on to the Medicare and Social Security Fair Share Act, which removes the cap on Social Security Payroll taxes and increases the net investment income tax by 1.2%.source
In America, we don’t send masked men to kidnap people off the street and throw them into unmarked cars. It’s bullshit and un-American.source
After decades of empty talk by the politicians, Ryan Mackenzie finally secured America’s border from illegal immigration through his work on the Homeland Security Committee. He also helped secure new resources to prevent human trafficking and drug smuggling.source
I’m a firefighter who owns guns and grew up around guns. I respect the Second Amendment. But guns are now the leading cause of death for American kids, and in 2024 there were 332 school shootings.source
The government has no business telling people what to do with their own bodies. Period. Your healthcare, your reproductive choices, and your personal health is yours. Not Ryan Mackenzie’s, not anyone else’s. We need to codify Roe v.source
Public schools and teachers are under constant attack by Republicans, scapegoating some of our most dedicated public servants and threatening their collective bargaining.source
Ryan Mackenzie promised to end costly wars and bring down your costs. Then he did the opposite. Five times, he had the chance to end the unauthorized war in Iran. Five times, he voted to keep it going.source
To honor the sacrifices made by our veterans and service members, Ryan passed legislation that raises pay for active duty service members, expands their access to childcare, and improves their quality of life.source
Washington’s full of people rigging the system while working families get crushed: Trump accepting a $400 million luxury jet from Qatar Members of Congress day trading stocks while writing the rules Cozy deals with big corporations Firing inspectors general who are supposed to keep them honest It’s…source
Ryan Mackenzie went to Congress to make a difference, not a profit. That’s why he is leading the charge to crack down on congressional stock trading. He has also backed legislation to establish congressional terms limits — because serving in Congress should be a commitment, not a career.source
The Lehigh Valley is growing, and our transportation system needs to catch up. Traffic on Routes 22, 33, and 78 is eating into family time and slowing down local businesses. As a union guy, I know how precious those few hours after work are. I’ll work to make travel easier and more reliable.source
No candidate in this race addresses on their site: Crime & public safety, Energy & environment, Farming & rural issues, Housing.
About this race
Ryan Mackenzie (Republican) is the incumbent. The race is rated leaning Democratic. 2-year term. One per district.
Rating from the Cook Political Report race ratings, Oct 23, 2026. Candidates from the Pennsylvania Department of State, PA Voter Services candidate list, 2026 General Election.
