Who Is Running in Pennsylvania Congressional District 15th in 2026?
Last updated: March 2, 2026
Glenn Thompson
(Incumbent)Economy
MediumGlenn Thompson advocates for the economy and job creation, emphasizing support for agriculture as the state's largest industry. He has secured federal funding for local infrastructure projects, including improvements to the Freeburg Borough Sewer System and West Market Street. He also leads efforts for agriculture education. However, he has faced criticism for opposing Affordable Care Act health insurance subsidies, which critics state led to increased premiums for Pennsylvanians.
Immigration
HighGlenn 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.
Healthcare
HighGlenn 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.
Democratic Candidate
No Democratic candidate has been confirmed for this race yet. Check back after the primary.
| Issue | Glenn Thompson |
|---|---|
| Economy | Glenn Thompson advocates for the economy and job creation, emphasizing support for agriculture as the state's largest industry. He has secured federal funding for local infrastructure projects, including improvements to the Freeburg Borough Sewer System and West Market Street. He also leads efforts for agriculture education. However, he has faced criticism for opposing Affordable Care Act health insurance subsidies, which critics state led to increased premiums for Pennsylvanians. Medium |
| Immigration | 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. High |
| Healthcare | 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. High |
| Climate & Energy | 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. High |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | 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. High |
| Foreign Policy | Research pending more substantial sources. Low |
| Education | 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. High |
| Gun Policy | Research pending more substantial sources. Low |
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