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Ryan Mackenzie

Republican · Representative, PA ·7

Ryan Mackenzie is the Republican U.S. Representative (PA's 7th congressional district). The platform has 7 voting records on file (2024-2026) and 60 verified facts on file covering this member's voting positions, financial disclosures, and stated platform commitments.

Score Components
74 HIGH
Connection Density 20%
50 → 10
Donor Influence 15%
54 → 8
Silence Risk 25%
85 → 21
Contradiction Risk 25%
97 → 24
Intelligence Volume 15%
77 → 12
Constituency Deviation 0%
51 → 0
Voting Misalignment 0%
1 → 0
% = weight in composite score · Raw component 0–100 × weight = weighted contribution (→) · Sum of contributions = overall score. Hover a row for details.
Mackenzie's public advocacy for fully funding DHS in 2026 occurred after he voted against a September 2023 continuing resolution that would have prevented a government shutdown.
secondary · 2023-2026 ✓ Verified
The House vote on H.R. 7147 (DHS Appropriations Act, 2026) occurred on January 22, 2026, not March 27, 2026.
primary · 2026-01-22 ✓ Verified
Mackenzie stated on Fox News that Lehigh County officials were 'wrong' to try to remove ICE from office space and called the move 'an attack on law enforcement.'
primary · 2025-12-15 ✓ Verified
Ryan Mackenzie introduced a House resolution thanking Department of Homeland Security staff and calling for full funding of the department, which passed the House.
secondary · 2026-01-15 ✓ Verified
[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Average commute time: 26.6 minutes
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Drives alone to work: 74%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median age: 41.2
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Unemployment rate: 5.5%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Medicaid-dependent children in Allentown: 85% of Allentown children rely on Medicaid, SNAP, or both (31,000 children)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Non-English language at home: 19.7% of households (Spanish: 101,287; Arabic: 6,340; Chinese: 3,884)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Foreign-born population: 11% (84.9k)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: U.S. citizenship rate: 95.2%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Hispanic population share: 20.8% (161k)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: White (Non-Hispanic) population share: 69.8% (521k)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Population: 775,601 (2024)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median rent: $1,358
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median property value: $292,600
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Bachelor's degree or higher: 32.8%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Homeownership rate: 69.2%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Poverty rate: 7.1% (ACS 5-Year); 10.5% (Data USA 2024)
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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Policy support Mackenzie voted for the Laken Riley Act mandating ICE detention for undocumented immigrants charged with theft, and had a high-profile confrontation with…
Matt Gaetz Political ally A constituent wrote that Mackenzie 'defied House Republican leadership and allied himself with extremist Matt Gaetz' by voting against the continuing…
One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) Legislation voted on Mackenzie voted Yea on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on July 3, 2025, which eliminated clean energy tax credits and cut approximately $930 billion from…
Susan Wild Electoral opponent Mackenzie defeated incumbent Wild in the November 5, 2024 PA-7 general election.
Maintaining American Competitiveness PAC donor $5,859 to Ryan Mackenzie's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00877621/
Mackenzie For Pa-07 Republican Nominee Fund 2024 donor $5,690 to Ryan Mackenzie's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00856690/
Nepa Next PAC donor $10,000 to Ryan Mackenzie's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (5 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00853358/
Pennsylvania Honor donor $5,000 to Ryan Mackenzie's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00851998/
Mountaineer PAC donor $5,000 to Ryan Mackenzie's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00847087/
Republicans United To Defend You PAC (Rudy PAC) donor $5,000 to Ryan Mackenzie's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (5 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00823351/
Mvl PAC donor $10,000 to Ryan Mackenzie's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (4 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00817338/
Electing Republicans Indiana PAC donor $5,000 to Ryan Mackenzie's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00816389/
American Israel Public Affairs Committee PAC donor $10,000 to Ryan Mackenzie's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00797670/
Tkj PAC donor $5,000 to Ryan Mackenzie's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00784694/
Working For Ohio donor $5,000 to Ryan Mackenzie's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00783167/
Baker PAC donor $10,000 to Ryan Mackenzie's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00770297/
Six PAC donor $10,000 to Ryan Mackenzie's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (5 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00770255/
Big Ideas Create Excellence - Bice PAC donor $5,000 to Ryan Mackenzie's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00765644/
Lasting Investments Strengthening America PAC donor $5,000 to Ryan Mackenzie's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00764886/
Fight On PAC donor $5,000 to Ryan Mackenzie's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00762328/
BillVoteDateAlignment
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood… Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
Water Resources Development Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
Ratepayer Protection Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United… Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
PROOF Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
Retire through Ownership Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers… Nay 2026-09-15 unknown
GUARD Act Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes… Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing… Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United… Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in… Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing… Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Whistleblower Protection Act Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act Yea 2026-09-14 unknown
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act Yea 2026-09-14 unknown
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act Yea 2026-09-03 unknown
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require… Yea 2026-09-02 unknown
Protecting Domestic Mining Act Yea 2026-09-02 unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R… Yea 2026-09-01 unknown
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period… Yea 2026-09-01 unknown
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms… Yea 2026-09-01 unknown
AGOA Extension Act Yea 2026-09-01 unknown
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period… Nay 2026-09-01 unknown
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards Yea 2026-09-01 unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R… Yea 2026-09-01 unknown
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act Yea 2026-08-31 unknown
Last contradiction analysis: Never
reversal 90/100
Platform: "Mackenzie signed a letter to the House Ways and Means Committee Chairman urging protection of clean energy tax credits enacted under the Inflation Reduction Act. He praised the credits for 'increasing domestic…
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Mackenzie signed a letter to the House Ways and Means Committee Chairman urging protection of clean energy tax credits enacted under the Inflation Reduction Act. He praised the credits for 'increasing domestic manufacturing, promoting energy innovation, and keeping utility costs down.'
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Vote: on "On July 3, 2025, Mackenzie voted Yea on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which eliminated the same…"
Mackenzie publicly signed a letter supporting clean energy tax credits and praising them for lowering utility costs and boosting domestic manufacturing. He then voted for the OBBB, which eliminated those same credits. El Diario NY noted he is 'one of 21 Republicans who publicly supported clean energy tax credits and…
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Mackenzie publicly signed a letter supporting clean energy tax credits and praising them for lowering utility costs and boosting domestic manufacturing. He then voted for the OBBB, which eliminated those same credits. El Diario NY noted he is 'one of 21 Republicans who publicly supported clean energy tax credits and then voted to rip them away.' A constituent letter in the Morning Call asked him to 'recommit to his original support.'
statement_vs_disclosure 90/100
Platform: "Mackenzie disputed the idea that he voted for Medicaid cuts, telling constituents at his telephone town hall that he voted for a 'continuing resolution' that was merely a 'framework' for a future federal budget. He…
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Mackenzie disputed the idea that he voted for Medicaid cuts, telling constituents at his telephone town hall that he voted for a 'continuing resolution' that was merely a 'framework' for a future federal budget. He stated: 'I'm not saying that I'm going to sign on to any of those things because again, until you see actual legislative language, you can't say that you're for particular changes.'
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Vote: on "On February 25, 2025, Mackenzie voted Yea on the House budget resolution (H.Con.Res.14) that…"
Mackenzie told constituents he had not voted for Medicaid cuts — characterizing his vote as a mere 'framework.' The nonpartisan CBO confirmed the budget resolution directed $880 billion in cuts from programs where Medicaid and Medicare represent 97% of spending. Mackenzie then voted twice for the OBBB, which enacted…
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Mackenzie told constituents he had not voted for Medicaid cuts — characterizing his vote as a mere 'framework.' The nonpartisan CBO confirmed the budget resolution directed $880 billion in cuts from programs where Medicaid and Medicare represent 97% of spending. Mackenzie then voted twice for the OBBB, which enacted those cuts. His framing of his votes as not cutting Medicaid is contradicted by the CBO analysis.
platform_vs_vote 90/100
Platform: "On March 18, 2026, Mackenzie voted Yea on H.J.Res. 139, a Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The NRCC celebrated: 'Ryan Mackenzie just voted for common sense by supporting a balanced budget to rein in…
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On March 18, 2026, Mackenzie voted Yea on H.J.Res. 139, a Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The NRCC celebrated: 'Ryan Mackenzie just voted for common sense by supporting a balanced budget to rein in reckless spending while protecting critical programs.'
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Vote: on "The CBO projected the OBBB — which Mackenzie voted Yea on twice — would add approximately $3-4…"
Mackenzie voted for a Balanced Budget Amendment to constitutionally require balanced federal budgets, while simultaneously having voted for the OBBB, which the CBO projected would add $3-4 trillion to the deficit. Voting for a constitutional balanced budget requirement while supporting the most deficit-expanding…
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Mackenzie voted for a Balanced Budget Amendment to constitutionally require balanced federal budgets, while simultaneously having voted for the OBBB, which the CBO projected would add $3-4 trillion to the deficit. Voting for a constitutional balanced budget requirement while supporting the most deficit-expanding legislation of the Trump era is a foundational fiscal contradiction.
position_evolution 60/100
Platform: "Mackenzie voted Nay on H.R. 5860 (September 30, 2023), a continuing resolution to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown. He was among 91 Republicans who defied House leadership. A constituent wrote: 'Rep…
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Mackenzie voted Nay on H.R. 5860 (September 30, 2023), a continuing resolution to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown. He was among 91 Republicans who defied House leadership. A constituent wrote: 'Rep. Mackenzie defied House Republican leadership and allied himself with extremist Matt Gaetz. He voted to inflict pain on his constituents.'
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Vote: on "On November 12, 2025, Mackenzie voted Yea on H.R. 5371 to end the longest government shutdown in…"
As a state representative, Mackenzie voted to shut down the government in September 2023. As a congressman representing a competitive district in November 2025, he voted to end the longest shutdown in U.S. history and subsequently touted the federal funding he secured for his district. The evolution from…
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As a state representative, Mackenzie voted to shut down the government in September 2023. As a congressman representing a competitive district in November 2025, he voted to end the longest shutdown in U.S. history and subsequently touted the federal funding he secured for his district. The evolution from anti-spending insurgent to appropriations pragmatist tracks with his transition from safe state legislative seat to competitive congressional district.
same_source_inconsistency 30/100
Platform: "As a Pennsylvania state representative in 2013, Mackenzie referred to the Affordable Care Act as an 'infringement upon our rights' and bragged about opposing the state's Medicaid expansion under the ACA. He was also…
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As a Pennsylvania state representative in 2013, Mackenzie referred to the Affordable Care Act as an 'infringement upon our rights' and bragged about opposing the state's Medicaid expansion under the ACA. He was also known as a staunch opponent of the ACA during his decade in the state legislature.
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Vote: on "In December 2025, Mackenzie was one of only four House Republicans to sign a discharge petition to…"
[auto-downgraded: both claims come from the same source host] Mackenzie spent a decade calling the ACA an 'infringement upon our rights' and bragging about opposing Medicaid expansion as a state representative. After voting for the OBBB which cut Medicaid by ~$930 billion — drawing weekly protests outside his office…
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[auto-downgraded: both claims come from the same source host] Mackenzie spent a decade calling the ACA an 'infringement upon our rights' and bragging about opposing Medicaid expansion as a state representative. After voting for the OBBB which cut Medicaid by ~$930 billion — drawing weekly protests outside his office — he pivoted to signing a discharge petition to extend ACA subsidies, giving himself political cover in his competitive R+1 district. The Heartland Signal documented this decade-long reversal as a 'flip-flop' driven by electoral vulnerability.
Last silence detection: Sun, 11 Oct 2026 01:09:31 GMT (via scheduled run)
Refusal to hold in-person town halls — scheduling a competing telephone town hall while 500 constituents attended a People's Town Hall demanding his presence
150d silent
Expected position: As the representative of a competitive R+1 district with a 10.5% poverty rate and heavy reliance on Medicaid (85% of Allentown children rely on Medicaid or SNAP), Mackenzie would be expected to hold in-person town halls to engage…
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Expected position: As the representative of a competitive R+1 district with a 10.5% poverty rate and heavy reliance on Medicaid (85% of Allentown children rely on Medicaid or SNAP), Mackenzie would be expected to hold in-person town halls to engage constituents on the OBBB's Medicaid and SNAP cuts, DOGE-related federal spending reductions, and the ACA premium tax credit expiration affecting his district. Evidence of activity on adjacent topics: Constituents protested outside Mackenzie's office weekly ('Mondays with Mackenzie') starting in February 2025 over Medicaid cuts. On March 20, 2025, a People's Town Hall in Bethlehem drew an overflow crowd of nearly 500 people, with DNC Chair Ken Martin calling Mackenzie 'the most cowardly' member of Congress for refusing to attend. A seat with his name taped on the back was placed at the front. Mackenzie scheduled a competing telephone town hall at the same time — his first — and took questions from only 7 prescreened callers. On June 2, about 125 protesters (mostly seniors) demonstrated outside his office, holding signs depicting him as the Cowardly Lion. Mackenzie's office dismissed critics as 'out-of-touch liberals.' During this period, Mackenzie was actively issuing press releases, opening four district offices, holding meetings with interest groups like the National Association of REALTORS®, and appearing at controlled events — demonstrating availability for controlled platforms while avoiding open-floor constituent confrontation. Primary URL: https://www.mcall.com/2025/03/20/lehigh-valley-democrats-town-hall/
Stripping of previously-approved Community Project Funding for public safety in the Lehigh Valley — failing to notify local grant recipients
118d silent
Expected position: As the representative who succeeded Democrat Susan Wild after campaigning on delivering for the Lehigh Valley, Mackenzie would be expected to notify local officials when previously approved federal funding for police equipment, flood…
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Expected position: As the representative who succeeded Democrat Susan Wild after campaigning on delivering for the Lehigh Valley, Mackenzie would be expected to notify local officials when previously approved federal funding for police equipment, flood control, emergency communications, and opioid interdiction was rescinded. Evidence of activity on adjacent topics: One of Mackenzie's first votes in Congress was for a budget that stripped previously-approved Community Project Funding that his predecessor Susan Wild had secured. A Monroe County Commissioner told WHYY he 'never received' a call from Mackenzie and 'described the loss as a serious setback to their effort to combat the spread of illicit opioid distribution.' The commissioner 'thought the money was coming' and learned otherwise only months later. Mackenzie never issued a public statement notifying affected communities. He was actively issuing press releases on other topics during this period, including workforce development and tax legislation. Primary URL: https://dccc.org/icymi-whyy-reporting-details-how-ryan-mackenzie-cost-pennsylvania-millions-in-public-safety-funding/
other / unclassified
Congressional Leadership Fund, Keystone Alliance PAC, America'S First PAC, Gopac Election Fund, Seal PAC Supporting Electing American Leaders PAC, American Revival PAC, Mackenzie For Pa-07 Republican Nominee Fund 2024 (amounts: $5,000 (2026), $6,000 (2024)…
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Congressional Leadership Fund, Keystone Alliance PAC, America'S First PAC, Gopac Election Fund, Seal PAC Supporting Electing American Leaders PAC, American Revival PAC, Mackenzie For Pa-07 Republican Nominee Fund 2024 (amounts: $5,000 (2026), $6,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,690 (2024)) — interest area: other / unclassified
party committees
National Rifle Association Of America Political Victory Fund, Republican Governance Group/Tuesday Group PAC (amounts: $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024)) — interest area: party committees
colleagues' leadership pacs
Raptor PAC, Responsibility And Freedom Work PAC (Rfwpac), Eureka PAC, Conservative Opportunity Leadership & Enterprise PAC - Colepac, Eye Of The Tiger PAC, Bringing Republican Excellence To Town PAC (Brettpac), Citizens For Prosperity In America Today PAC…
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Raptor PAC, Responsibility And Freedom Work PAC (Rfwpac), Eureka PAC, Conservative Opportunity Leadership & Enterprise PAC - Colepac, Eye Of The Tiger PAC, Bringing Republican Excellence To Town PAC (Brettpac), Citizens For Prosperity In America Today PAC, Truth Is Markets Work Fund A/K/A Tim W Fund, Upper Hand Fund, Keep America Rolling, Impact Committee, Greater Tomorrow PAC, Mr. Southern Missourian In The House PAC, Valor PAC, Electing Majority Making Effective Republicans (Emmer PAC), Land Of Opportunity PAC, New Energy In Washington House PAC (N.E.W. House PAC), In The Arena PAC, Abraham Lincoln PAC, Bringing America Together PAC, Restoring Our Nation, Jam PAC, Growing Our Own Dynamic Economy Now, America Reloaded, Rvfpac, Re-Joyce PAC, Help Elect Republicans Now, Buckeye Liberty PAC, On Wisconsin PAC, Inc., Pa-First PAC, Fight On PAC, Lasting Investments Strengthening America PAC, Big Ideas Create Excellence - Bice PAC, Six PAC, Baker PAC, Working For Ohio, Tkj PAC, Electing Republicans Indiana PAC, Mvl PAC, Republicans United To Defend You PAC (Rudy PAC), Mountaineer PAC, Pennsylvania Honor, Nepa Next PAC, Maintaining American Competitiveness PAC, First In Freedom PAC (amounts: $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2026), $8,500 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $7,000 (2026), $6,000 (2026), $7,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $7,500 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $6,500 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $8,441 (2026), $5,000 (2026)) — interest area: colleagues' leadership pacs
other candidates' committees
Mike Bost For Congress Committee, Vitoria PAC, Mackenzie For Pa-07 Republican Nominee Fund 2024 (amounts: $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,690 (2024)) — interest area: other candidates' committees
corporate pacs, industry unlisted
Hallmark Cards, Inc. PAC (Hallpac), Duane Morris Government Committee (amounts: $5,000 (2026), $7,000 (2026)) — interest area: corporate pacs, industry unlisted
Altria Group, Inc PAC Alcohol & tobacco $5,000 (2026)
Mackenzie For Pa-07 Republican Nominee Fund 2024 Other candidates' committees $5,690 (2024)
Maintaining American Competitiveness PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $8,441 (2026)
Mackenzie For Pa-07 Republican Nominee Fund 2024 Other / unclassified $5,690 (2024)
Nepa Next PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $10,000 (2026)
Pennsylvania Honor Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
Mountaineer PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
Republicans United To Defend You PAC (Rudy PAC) Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
Mvl PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $10,000 (2026)
Electing Republicans Indiana PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
American Israel Public Affairs Committee PAC Law & lobbying firms $10,000 (2026)
Tkj PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
Working For Ohio Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
Baker PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $10,000 (2026)
TopicPriorityAlignmentDeviation
Foreign Policy and Ukraine Aid 55 -20 65
Healthcare and Medicaid Access 84 30 60
Childcare, Family Support, and Nutrition Programs 76 40 45
Government Spending and Federal Budget/Deficit 78 55 42
Environment and Energy 62 45 30
Infrastructure and Transportation 70 50 30
Jobs, Manufacturing, and Economic Development 80 65 25
Election Integrity and Voting Administration 65 70 25
Education and Workforce Training 68 55 20
Agriculture and Farm Policy 60 80 18
Immigration Enforcement and Border Security 82 92 10
Homeland Security and Public Safety Funding 72 95 5
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Scoring Methodology

The Capture Risk Score is a composite 0–100 index measuring potential regulatory capture of elected officials. It is computed from seven weighted components:

ComponentWeightSignal
Contradiction Risk30%Stated positions contradicted by the record (recent findings boosted)
Donor Influence20%Distinct documented donors (FEC Schedule A PACs); inferred donors do not count
Connection Density20%Mapped relationships to lobbyists, contractors, interest groups; donor links excluded
Silence Risk15%Topics where donors have interests but the official is silent
Intelligence Volume15%Documented facts from verified sources
Constituency Deviation0%Shown, not weighted — a model estimate, not a record
Voting Misalignment0%Shown, not weighted — needs platform commitments almost nobody has; the roll-call record on /votes is the vote signal

Each component is the member's standing among all scored members of Congress, and the weighted sum is the overall score. Tiers are ranks: Critical is the top 5%, High the next 10%, Elevated the next 20%, Moderate the next 30%, and Low the rest.

Officials without at least 2 documented facts, 1 contradiction analysis, 1 voting record, or 1 constituency baseline are marked Insufficient Evidence and excluded from numeric ranking.

Contradiction findings from the last 180 days receive a recency boost. High-severity contradictions (score ≥ 70) receive additional weight.

Full methodology: /congress/methodology

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