Republican · Pennsylvania's 15th District · 2026
Glenn Thompson
Thompson, usually called GT, became an Eagle Scout and later spent years as a Scoutmaster and council leader.
Biography
Glenn Thompson has served his community as a scoutmaster and volunteer firefighter, alongside his work in healthcare.1 He and his wife, Penny, have three adult sons.2 He is a lifelong Howard Township resident whose family roots include generations of dairy farmers.2
Before Congress, Thompson spent twenty eight years working as a therapist, rehabilitation services manager and licensed nursing home administrator.2 He earned a bachelor's degree at Penn State in 1981 and a master's in education at Temple in 1988.3 His earlier public service included the Bald Eagle school board from 1990 to 1995 and chairing the Centre County Republican Party.3
He entered Congress in January 2009 and became Agriculture Committee chairman in 2023.3 He previously served as the committee's ranking Republican and vice chairman.2 He also serves on Education and Workforce.4 Thompson sponsored the House version of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act.5 The Senate version became law in January 2026, allowing participating schools to offer whole and reduced fat milk.6
His current priorities include a lasting farm bill, telemedicine and access to community hospitals in rural areas.7 His campaign also emphasizes opposition to abortion and protection of Medicare and Social Security.1 Democrat Ray Bilger is challenging him as he seeks a tenth term.8