Alec Joseph Ryncavage was born on March 27,2001 and is an American businessman and politician.
18 Facts About Alec Ryncavage
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Alec Ryncavage is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 119th District since 2023.
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Alec Ryncavage graduated from Wyoming Valley West High School in 2019.
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In 2019, Alec Ryncavage ran for a seat on the Borough Council of Plymouth, Pennsylvania.
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Alec Ryncavage won, becoming at age 18 the youngest person ever elected to the council.
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In 2022, Alec Ryncavage announced his intention to run for Pennsylvania State Representative from the 119th District and replace retiring State Representative Gerald Mullery.
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Alec Ryncavage won the Republican primary election and went on to defeat Democratic candidate Vito Malacari in the general election.
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At 21 years of age, Alec Ryncavage was the youngest member of the House and the youngest person elected since Michael Cassidy in 1976.
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Alec Ryncavage defines himself as a "moderate Republican" who grew up in a Democratic family in a heavily Democratic hometown.
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Alec Ryncavage has indicated support for limiting abortions after 16 to 20 weeks of pregnancy as opposed to Pennsylvania's current limit at 24 weeks.
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In 2022, Alec Ryncavage supported the passage of the Officer John Wilding Law, which made it a felony should bodily harm come to a law enforcement officer as a result of a suspect fleeing arrest.
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In 2024, Alec Ryncavage signed a discharge petition that would force a vote in the State House on a proposed amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution that would require voter ID.
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In 2024, Alec Ryncavage announced plans to propose legislation permitting religious gatherings during an emergency declaration.
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Alec Ryncavage opposes the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative and is against banning natural gas.
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Alec Ryncavage wants more state and federal government cooperation to clean up old mining sites.
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Alec Ryncavage supports constitutional carry and is a member of the National Rifle Association of America.
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Alec Ryncavage is concerned with red flag laws potentially violating due process.
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Alec Ryncavage defended his vote, saying the passage of the bill would deter the state government's implementation of more "radical" measures.