U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson announces reelection bid in Pa.’s 15th Congressional District
U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Howard Township, announced he will run for reelection — kick-starting his campaign with a weeklong tour of the 13 counties he represents.
On Monday, he announced his candidacy for representative of Pennsylvania’s 15th Congressional District. The tour, “Vision 2020: Building on Success,” will begin Friday in Indiana County. A lifelong Centre County resident, Thompson has been the No. 1 speaker on the House floor for the past four years and served as vice chairman of the Agriculture Committee and as chairman of the Subcommittee on Nutrition. He has served in the House for six terms.
“This tour is a great way to focus on the issues and highlight some of the successes we’ve had, whether legislatively or with constituent casework and advocacy,” he said in a statement. “Together, we’ve delivered on lower taxes, higher wages and a better economy for Pennsylvania’s farmers, small businesses and families.”
A volunteer firefighter, EMT and scout leader, Thompson said he is dedicated to serving his neighbors and the community. In a release, Thompson said he is “humbled” to have worked with President Donald Trump to pass legislation that makes it easier to train workers in an attempt to fill jobs in the United States.
Over the next week, Thompson has 30 events scheduled throughout the district as part of the campaign tour.
“As I travel the 15th district, there is a lot of optimism about the economy, and we are seeing America’s innovation and entrepreneurial potential being unleashed,” he said. “But, there is still much to be done when it comes to strengthening our communities, staying vigilant against substance abuse and addiction and tackling our broken immigration system. I want to ensure that our region continues to have a strong voice in Washington and to earn reelection the way I have in the past, through hard work, being present and communicating with the constituents.”
