RepublicanIncumbent
2026 candidate
Milou Mackenzie
www.repmackenzie.comRepublican state representative first elected 2020, representing redrawn HD-131 since 2022. Resides in Center Valley (Lehigh County). Background in small business and community volunteer work. Serves on Education and Children & Youth committees.
Chance of winning72%
Incumbent in R-registration-edge district; Montco portion competitive but Lehigh rural anchor holds.
Background
Republican state representative first elected 2020, representing redrawn HD-131 since 2022. Resides in Center Valley (Lehigh County). Background in small business and community volunteer work. Serves on Education and Children & Youth committees.
Stated positions · 5
- Limit state spending growth; oppose broad tax increases
- School choice expansion (Lifeline Scholarships / EITC)
- Co-sponsored legislation restricting gender-affirming care for minors
- Pro-Second Amendment; opposed 2023 gun-control package
- Rural broadband, agricultural preservation, volunteer fire support
Pros & cons, honest read
Reasons to support
- Active constituent services in both Lehigh and Montco portions
- Education Committee platform on school-funding debates
- Three terms; consistent voting record aligned with rural/exurban district
Reasons to be skeptical
- Voted against 2023 budget including free breakfast program and Level Up funding
- Co-sponsorship of restrictive bills on gender-affirming care drew ACLU-PA opposition
- Does not reside in the Montco portion — recurring challenger talking point
Sources
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