Bob Brooks wins Pennsylvania’s 7th District primary to take on Ryan Mackenzie in general election

Published May 19, 2026 10:10pm ET



Former firefighter and union leader Bob Brooks defeated three other Democratic challengers Tuesday to advance to November’s general election, in which he will take on freshman Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA) in Pennsylvania‘s 7th Congressional District, one of the swingiest in the state.

Brooks beat rivals Ryan Crosswell, Lamont McClure, and Carol Obando-Derstine.

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