Glenn Thompson — Republican Candidate for U.S. House in Pennsylvania, 2026

Glenn Thompson acknowledges that individuals without legal status may need to leave but stresses the importance of an agricultural workforce. He stated that creating a void in this workforce would lead to food and rural economic insecurity, impacting national security. He also plans to introduce legislation to reform the H-2A program for temporary agricultural worker visas.

“I’ve been quoted when it came to doing raids on these farms specifically that they needed to knock it off … I recognize that somebody who’s here without status – they’re going to have to go home at some point. But we cannot create a void in our agricultural workforce in either production or processing, because if we do, that leads to food insecurity, and food insecurity leads to rural economic insecurity, which impacts the nation; food insecurity is national insecurity." - U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson, City & State, August 2025”

Glenn Thompson has focused on increasing healthcare access, affordability, quality of care, and patient choice, drawing on his 28 years in healthcare. He co-introduced the bipartisan "Mammography Access for Veterans Act" to expand breast cancer screenings for veterans and the "Sustaining Rural Healthcare Act" to support critical access hospitals. Thompson voted against restoring health insurance subsidies and criticized Republican policies he stated have eliminated healthcare coverage and increased medical debt for Americans.

“I invite my Republican colleagues to join us in working to make health care accessible for all Americans, not just the rich." (Glenn Thompson, Opening Statement at Health Subcommittee Hearing on Advancing the Next Generation of America’s Health Care Workforce, February 24, 2026)”

As House Agriculture Chair, Glenn Thompson proposed a 2026 farm bill that aims to reduce environmental protections and conservation funding. The bill would weaken states' ability to regulate pesticides and roll back environmental review requirements for logging in national forests. It also includes major cuts to agricultural conservation programs and seeks to reduce federal funding for some nutrition programs to achieve spending targets.

“"If it’s $230 billion, I don’t think that’s an appropriate number” absent the cost-sharing arrangement, Glenn Thompson said Tuesday. (Source: politico.com/live-updates/2025/04/30/congress/gop-eyes-farm-bill-provisions-in-megabus-00319854, Apr 2025)”

Representative Glenn Thompson opposes abortion and supported the overturning of Roe v. Wade. He states that his position on life is clear, believing every human life is sacred and has purpose. He voted against funding for reproductive health care, access to contraception, and IVF, asserting that the authority to regulate abortion should return to the states.

“My position on life has always been clear. You can't be a champion for the future of this great country if you are going to limit its potential. It is my belief that every child, every human life, is sacred and has a purpose in this world. Today's Supreme Court decision returns the authority to regulate abortion to the states, through the people and their elected officials." — U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson, Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade”

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Glenn Thompson prioritizes ensuring access to high-quality education, particularly in rural areas. He served on the House Committee on Education & the Workforce and co-chairs the Congressional Career and Technical Education (CTE) Caucus, advocating for CTE programs to prepare students for the 21st century economy. He supported the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, and the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act.

“This year was full of legislative victories: From ensuring more milk options in public schools to making certain our rural schools receive the funding they need, we continue to deliver for Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District," Rep. Thompson said.”

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