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Rep. G.T. Thompson

R Pennsylvania, 5th (2009-2019), 15th (2019-) In Office

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Biographical

  • Full Name: Glenn William Thompson Jr.
  • Gender: Male Male
  • Pronunciation: glen TOMP-suhn
  • Date of Birth: June 27, 1959 (age: 64)
  • Place of Birth: Bellefonte, Pa.
  • Religion: Protestant
  • Hometown: Howard Township, Pa.
  • Place of Residence: Howard Township, Pa.
  • Previous Occupation: Health care administrator
Family:

3 children: Parker, Logan, Kale

Biography:
A life-long resident of Pennsylvania's Howard Township, Congressman Glenn 'GT' Thompson was first elected to represent Pennsylvania’s fifth district in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2008.

Prior to being elected to Pennsylvania’s geographically largest congressional district, Congressman Thompson spent 28 years as a therapist, rehabilitation services manager and a licensed nursing home administrator. Through his professional experiences, GT has touched the lives of thousands of individuals facing life-altering conditions. As a result, he has learned firsthand the importance of access to quality healthcare and has become a strong advocate for increased access, affordability, quality of care, and patient choice.

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Education

Office History

Congressional Offices:

Election Results

  • 2021 (Nov. 3, 2020 election)
    15th Congressional District of Pennsylvania
    Glenn William Thompson Jr. (G.T.), 73.46%
    Republican
    Robert Williams, 26.54%
    Democrat
  • 2019 (Nov. 6, 2018 election)
    15th Congressional District of Pennsylvania
    Glenn William Thompson Jr. (G.T.), 68.00%
    Republican
    Susan Boser, 32.00%
    Democrat
  • 2017 (Nov. 8, 2016 election)
    5th Congressional District of Pennsylvania
    Glenn William Thompson Jr. (G.T.), 67.08%
    Republican
    Kerith Strano Taylor, 32.79%
    Democrat
  • 2015 (Nov. 4, 2014 election)
    5th Congressional District of Pennsylvania
    Glenn William Thompson Jr. (G.T.), 63.60%
    Republican
    Kerith Strano Taylor, 36.40%
    Democrat
  • 2013 (Nov. 6, 2012 election)
    5th Congressional District of Pennsylvania
    Glenn William Thompson Jr. (G.T.), 62.92%
    Republican
    Charles Dumas, 37.08%
    Democrat
  • 2011 (Nov. 2, 2010 election)
    5th Congressional District of Pennsylvania
    Glenn William Thompson Jr. (G.T.), 68.69%
    Republican
    Michael Pipe, 28.23%
    Democrat
    Vernon L Etzel, 3.08%
    Libertarian
  • 2009 (Nov. 4, 2008 election)
    5th Congressional District of Pennsylvania
    Glenn William Thompson Jr. (G.T.), 56.72%
    Republican
    Mark B. McCracken, 41.04%
    Democrat
    James Fryman, 2.24%
    Libertarian

Associated Organizations

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Awards

Official Signature

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Contact Information

Office Addresses:

Main Office:

Address: 400 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3815
Phone: 202-225-5121
Fax: 202-225-5796
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Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Congressional Staff

Staff Turnover:

Turnover Index: 0.17
(House Average: 0.25)
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Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $70,665.01
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Staff Salaries Paid:

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