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Glenn is a lifelong resident of McKean, Pennsylvania. He earned a bachelor's degree from Penn State University and a master's degree in education from Temple University. He lives with his wife, Penny, in McKean. They have 3 adult sons and 2 grandchildren. He has volunteered as a firefighter and with the Juniata Valley Boy Scout Council.

Glenn previously worked as a therapist, rehabilitation services manager, and a licensed nursing home administrator. He also served as a member of the Bald Eagle School Board and as chair of the Centre County Republican Party. 

Glenn Thompson is a US representative in Congressional District 15. He was first elected to this district in 2018 and is serving his 3rd term. He previously represented Congressional District 5, where he was first elected in 2008 and served 5 terms. 

Supports policies that will expand career and technical education opportunities.

- Supports policies that will expand career and technical education opportunities.

Education

Supports legislation that will improve rural development, focusing on job creation and broadband coverage.

- Supports legislation that will improve rural development, focusing on job creation and broadband coverage.

Economy

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Supports repealing the Affordable Care Act, which "continues to drive up costs, saddle small businesses with burdensome regulations, and imposes unfunded mandates on the Commonwealth."

- Opposes abortion access.
- Supports repealing the Affordable Care Act, which "continues to drive up costs, saddle small businesses with burdensome regulations, and imposes unfunded mandates on the Commonwealth."

Healthcare

As of September 30, 2024, Glenn William Thompson Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Voting & Elections

Supports providing the military with the necessary resources to defend our country.

- Supports providing the military with the necessary resources to defend our country.

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Supports extracting natural gas from the Marcellus Shale in an environmentally conscious manner.

- Supports extracting natural gas from the Marcellus Shale in an environmentally conscious manner.

Energy & the Environment

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Glenn William Thompson Jr.

Glenn is a lifelong resident of McKean, Pennsylvania. He earned a bachelor's of science degree from Penn State University and a master's degree in education from Temple University. He lives with his wife, Penny, in McKean. They have 3 adult sons and 2 grandchildren. He has volunteered as a firefighter and with the Juniata Valley Boy Scout Council.

Glenn Thompson is currently serving as the US representative for Pennsylvania District 15. He was first elected to this district in 2018 and is serving his 3rd term. He previously represented Pennsylvania District 5, where he was first elected in 2008 and served 5 terms. 

Believes in supporting local governance and community involvement in education.

Supports education and workforce development programs that impact all Americans, from early learning through retirement.

Supports education policies that benefit all age groups.

Supports the Indiana County Republican Committee's stance on education.

Supports bipartisan solutions for economic challenges, citing his role in enacting bills like the Farm Bills and the Modernizing Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act to boost the rural economy and ensure food safety.

Believes in ensuring all Americans are treated fairly and equally in public, communities, and workplaces.

Believes in supporting local businesses and entrepreneurs to strengthen the economy.

Believes in strengthening families and communities through economic policies that support local businesses, job growth, and financial stability.

Supports saving Medicare and Social Security.

Supports bipartisan collaboration when drafting legislative solutions.

Said, "I take my responsibility to be your voice and your vote with a commitment to service, leadership, and problem-solving."

Supports the integrity of elections and voting rights.

Supports the Freedom to Vote Act, which would expand voting access, require states to use paper ballots and risk-limiting audits for federal elections, and establish a standard for federal election day to be a public holiday.

Believes in respecting colleagues' opinions and finding common ground for solutions.

Believes in protecting voting rights and ensuring fair elections, and is honored to represent over 680,000 constituents in Pennsylvania's 15th District.

Supports the Warren County Republican Committee.

Supports policies that benefit rural Pennsylvania, including foreign policy decisions that impact local communities.

Believes in supporting families, farmers, and veterans through comprehensive foreign policy measures.

Believes in supporting agricultural practices, drawing from his background as a dairy farmer.

Supports the Elk County Republican Committee.

Believes in strong public safety measures, including support for the Second Amendment, and opposes gun control.

Supports public safety measures to ensure community security.

Believes in strong public safety measures, including supporting local law enforcement and ensuring community safety.

Believes in strong public safety measures.

Supports measures to enhance public safety and strengthen community security.

Glenn was born in 1963 in the small town of McKean, Pennsylvania. He earned a bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation from Edinboro University. He and his wife, Kathy, live in his hometown and have 2 children.

Glenn William Thompson Jr. is currently serving as the United States Representative for Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District. He is the Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee and a senior member of the House Education & Labor Committee.

Glenn William Thompson Jr. is currently serving his 7th term in the U.S. House, representing Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District. He was first elected in 2009.

- Your US Representative represents the interests of your district in the US House of Representatives, the lower house of Congress. Pennsylvania currently has 19 US Representatives.
- US Representatives can author, sponsor, debate, and vote on bills that become national law.
- Representatives may serve on congressional committees. Committees focus on certain policy areas, such as transportation, education, or labor. They may also run for higher positions within their party, such as the Speaker of the House or Majority/Minority Leader.
- Representatives are elected to two-year terms. To hold this office, a candidate must be a legal resident of Pennsylvania for at least seven years before their election. 
- US Representatives are paid a salary of $174,000/year.