Ryan Mackenzie

Care Can’t Wait Action, the political arm of an advocacy group, will launch a six-figure ad campaign in six congressional districts targeting Republican representatives by highlighting the costs of caregiving compared to local median wages. A seventh ad is planned in another district after a primary. The campaign follows polling showing 70% of voters in battleground districts are caregivers.

Pennsylvania's 2026 midterm elections feature key races for governor and congressional seats, with Democrats aiming to flip Republican-held districts and secure legislative control. The state's status as a swing state makes it pivotal for determining the U.S. House majority in the final years of President Donald Trump’s term, as both parties prepare competitive campaigns.

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries is launching the 'Fighting for an Affordable America' agenda in Pennsylvania's 7th District as part of a 100-day campaign ahead of the 2026 midterms. The focus is on lowering costs for groceries, gas, housing, and healthcare, while Republican Rep. Ryan Mackenzie plans a counter-event. President Donald Trump is actively supporting GOP candidates, including Mackenzie, and promoting policies like the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act.'

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries launched an affordability agenda in Pennsylvania’s 7th District, focusing on lowering costs for groceries, gas, and housing ahead of the midterm elections. The campaign highlights competitive races for House control, with GOP Rep. Ryan Mackenzie planning a counter-event. President Donald Trump is actively supporting Republican candidates while addressing issues like border security and transgender rights.

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries is launching an affordability agenda in Pennsylvania's 7th District, focusing on lowering costs for groceries, gas, housing, and healthcare. The effort aims to boost Democratic chances in the November midterms, as both parties prepare for competitive races with President Donald Trump actively supporting GOP candidates.

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries is launching the Fighting for an Affordable America agenda in Pennsylvania's 7th District, focusing on lowering costs for groceries, gas, housing, and healthcare. The midterm race in the district pits Democrat Bob Brooks against Republican Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, with President Donald Trump supporting Mackenzie and campaigning in key states. Both parties are emphasizing policy issues and voter concerns ahead of November elections.

President Donald Trump campaigned for Republican congressman Ryan Mackenzie at a Mack Trucks plant in Macungie, Lehigh County, where layoffs due to tariffs were previously warned. Mackenzie faces Democratic challenger Bob Brooks in November, and Trump discussed economic and trade policies while highlighting a government contract for military trucks.

President Donald Trump visited a Mack Truck facility in Macungie, Pennsylvania, a battleground district in the 7th Congressional District. The visit aims to shift focus to the U.S. economy amid rising prices and political challenges related to the Iran conflict. The facility, employing 2,800 workers, has faced layoffs due to market uncertainty, including Trump's tariffs.

President Donald Trump visited a Mack Truck facility in Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District, a battleground area ahead of November midterms. The visit shifts focus to the U.S. economy and follows an interim agreement to end the Iran war, which has contributed to rising gasoline prices. Pennsylvania is a key swing state crucial for Republican efforts to retain House control.

An unknown explosive device detonated near a polling place in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, during primary elections, causing partial destruction to a vehicle but no injuries. Authorities are investigating the incident, which occurred in the 7th Congressional District, where a competitive Democratic primary is underway against Republican incumbent Ryan Mackenzie.

Bob Brooks, a firefighters union president, won the Democratic nomination for Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District to challenge GOP incumbent U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie. He secured 42% of the vote in a four-way primary that included candidates with backgrounds in law, politics, and engineering, with the race influenced by significant spending from a dark money PAC.

Bob Brooks, a firefighter union leader backed by Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, won the Democratic nomination for Pennsylvania's 7th District. Brooks will face GOP Rep. Ryan Mackenzie in the November election. The win is a significant boost for Shapiro and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.

Pennsylvanians are voting in House primary contests, including three GOP-held seats rated as toss up races. Republican Reps. Ryan Mackenzie, Rob Bresnahan, and Scott Perry are running. The primaries are taking place on Tuesday.

Pennsylvania Democrat Bob Brooks apologizes for 2019 pro-gun posts and 2020 pro-police comments during his campaign to challenge Republican Rep. Ryan Mackenzie. Brooks, a retired firefighter, faces criticism for sharing a far-right-linked meme after the 2019 El Paso shooting and calling Colin Kaepernick a 'douchebag' in 2019.

A Pennsylvania Democratic candidate, Bob Brooks, is apologizing for 2019-2020 Facebook posts supporting gun rights, defending police, and criticizing Colin Kaepernick amid Black Lives Matter protests. Brooks, a retired firefighter running in a key battleground race, faces backlash for sharing a far-right-linked meme and pro-police comments, though he advocates for stronger gun laws and progressive policies like Medicaid for All.