Incumbent state Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, Republican, is running unopposed in the May 20 Primary Election for another two-year term in the 134th Legislative District.

The Press asked candidates why they should be elected or re-elected to serve constituents in his or her district.

Q. Why should voters re-elect you to represent the 134th Legislative District?

A. When I was elected, I was entrusted with the responsibility to represent my constituents and provide effective and responsive constituent service.

Over the past two years, I have been proud to establish a record of leadership on issues such as job creation, protecting taxpayers, strengthening education and reforming government.

Within six months of taking office, I passed my first piece of legislation, which streamlined government (Act 169 of 2012). I also helped draft and pass a number of other bills that significantly reformed government and will save taxpayers almost $400 million a year.

As the prime sponsor of the 2013 Tax Reform Code, I worked to help small businesses grow and create jobs. In addition, I am now advancing an innovative new program to present students with more real world career opportunities. Based on my record, I humbly ask for the continued support of our community on Election Day.

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Due to redistricting, as of Dec. 1, 2014, the 134th Legislative District will include the townships of Lower Macungie; Salisbury pre-cincts 1 and 2 of Ward 4, and precincts 1 and 2 of Ward 5; South Whitehall Districts 3 and 4; the Boroughs of Alburtis and Macungie; and parts of Berks County.