In a Pennsylvania congressional swing district, a Republican incumbent faces allegations over embellishing résumé
Summary
Republican Congressman Ryan Mackenzie from Pennsylvania is facing claims that he exaggerated his work experience in real estate. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee says Mackenzie never actually worked in real estate, although he held a license briefly and has listed it as part of his career in the past.Key Facts
- Ryan Mackenzie is a Republican congressman representing Pennsylvania’s 7th district.
- He held a real estate license in Pennsylvania from 2006 to 2008 but did not renew it.
- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) accuses him of fabricating a real estate career.
- Mackenzie has been previously accused of lying about his age on his Tinder dating profile.
- He won his congressional seat in 2024 by a narrow 1% margin.
- Mackenzie is running for re-election against Democrat Bob Brooks.
- Mackenzie’s campaign has not confirmed whether he ever sold real estate.
- Mackenzie worked for the Republican Federal Committee of Pennsylvania and the U.S. Department of Labor during the time he held his license.
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