Times Observer file photo Rep. Glenn Thompson is pictured during a visit to Warren in 2023.

Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson is running for reelection to Pennsylvania’s 15th Congressional District.

“Serving you in the House of Representatives has been the honor of a lifetime and every challenge along the way has been met with great optimism,” said Thompson. “I am encouraged by my faith, family, friends, and the supporters who have helped make such a difference.”

In his announcement, Thompson shared that he is the first chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture from Pennsylvania in more than 150 years. He also touched upon his work in support of veterans, career and technical education, and rural economic development.

Thompson also suggested the amount of “noise” in today’s politics can be overcome by, “collaboration, hard work, and the right temperament.”

Thompson is the longest serving member of the Pennsylvania Congressional delegation.

Prior to being elected to Pennsylvania’s geographically largest congressional district, Thompson spent 28 years as a therapist, rehabilitation services manager, and a licensed nursing home administrator. He is an Eagle Scout and more than 30-year veteran of the Juniata Valley Boy Scout Council. Thompson has served as scoutmaster, council executive board member, and council president who was awarded the National Distinguished Eagle Scout Award in 2012.

Thompson is also a former member of the Bald Eagle Area School Board, past vice-chair of the Private Industry Council of the Central Corridor, and a former Workforce Investment Board member.