Race Rating
Toss-up
Cook/270toWin 2026
Partisan lean: Competitive
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Compare the candidates' saved odds, polling averages and fundraising. Updated .
| Candidate | Saved odds | Poll average | Funds raised |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89% | 47.7% | $2.39M | |
| 12% | 42.8% | $4.36M |
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Total volume
$424.2K
24h volume
$48.0K
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Structural race context from reviewed jurisdiction data
Pennsylvania 7th District · US House
Race Rating
Toss-up
Cook/270toWin 2026
Partisan lean: Competitive
Seat Dynamics
Incumbent defense
Incumbent: Ryan Mackenzie (R)
Election Rules
Primary May 19, 2026
Runoff: No
General: Nov 3, 2026
Why it matters
The district is rated Toss-up, so turnout and late-cycle spending may have outsized effects.
Sources reviewed May 2, 2026 · Office of the Clerk · 270toWin/Cook · 270toWin · NCSL
Important voting dates, registration deadlines and prediction market closing times.
November
TUE 3
Pennsylvania 2026 general election
November
FRI 6
Prediction market closes
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| Date (Start - End) | Spread | Brooks | Mackenzie |
|---|---|---|---|
Polling Average | Brooks+4.9 | 47.7% | 42.8% |
RedBox ResearchOct 20 - 23 | Brooks+4.7 | 48.6% | 43.9% |
The New York Times/Siena UniversityOct 16 - 22 | Brooks+5.0 | 49.0% | 44.0% |
Muhlenberg College Institute of Public OpinionOct 6 - 15 | Brooks+6.0 | 49.0% | 43.0% |
Franklin & Marshall College Center for Opinion ResearchSep 9 - 20 | Brooks+5.0 | 45.0% | 40.0% |
GBAOJun 29 - Jul 2 | Brooks+4.0 | 47.0% | 43.0% |
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
R. MackenzieRyan E. Mackenzie
B. BrooksBob BrooksSource: FEC
These are market contract results, not election calls or vote totals. News, polls, prices and charts remain as captured.
Observation saved Nov 4, 2026, 11:35 AM UTC. No automatic updates.
All preserved contracts have verified final results.
Will Democratic win the House race for PA-7?
Final: Yes
Settled Nov 4, 2026, 3:51 AM UTC
Will Republican win the House race for PA-7?
Final: No
Settled Nov 4, 2026, 3:51 AM UTC