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Barb Gleim

REPUBLICAN

Barb Gleim is running for Pennsylvania State Representative, District 199.

Personal background

Barb was born in Maryland and graduated from Glenelg High School. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Maryland and an MBA in Food and Agribusiness from Delaware Valley University. She lives in Middlesex Township with her husband, Tracy, and has three adult children.

Professional background

Barb co-owns and operates a family farm with her husband. She previously held operations and business development roles at an excavation company and worked as a project manager in the grocery retail and marketing industries.

Political background

Barb has served as Pennsylvania State Representative for District 199 since 2018. Before her election, she served on the Cumberland Valley School Board for eight years, including two years as president.

Economy

Opposes state budgets that she believes rely on unsustainable spending and could lead to future tax increases.

Supports expanding apprenticeship and employment opportunities for young people.

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Healthcare

As of October 16, 2026, Barb Gleim’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Education

Supports expanding school choice and parental involvement in education.

Supports legislation on student expression in schools and opportunities for young people to enter apprenticeships and employment.

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Energy & the Environment

Supports reviewing state stormwater requirements related to Chesapeake Bay protection.

Supports updating rules for managing food-processing waste applied to farmland.

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Public Safety

Supports legislation addressing school safety and the protection of children.

Supports firearm ownership rights.

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Voting & Elections

As of October 16, 2026, Barb Gleim’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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