Elections

U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson wins reelection in Pennsylvania’s 15th Congressional District

U.S. Congressman Glenn “G.T.” Thompson will serve a seventh term representing Centre County in Washington.

His Democratic challenger Robert Williams, 54, announced his concession online Tuesday night.

“I just spoke with Congressman Thompson and congratulated him on his victory tonight,” Williams wrote on Twitter.

The Associated Press has also called the race in Thompson’s favor. With 53% of precincts reporting, Thompson has 75.6% of the vote.

As of 11 p.m. Tuesday, Thompson, a 61-year-old Republican from Howard, was also leading votes in his home county.

The 15th District includes Armstrong, Butler, Cambria, Cameron, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Elk, Forest, Indiana, Jefferson, McKean, Venango and Warren counties.

This story was originally published November 3, 2020 at 11:17 PM.

Marley Parish
Centre Daily Times
Marley Parish reports on local government for the Centre Daily Times. She grew up in Slippery Rock and graduated from Allegheny College.
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