Howard, Pa. — Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson today announced his candidacy for reelection to Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District for a 10th time.
Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture Thompson is currently the senior of Pennsylvania's Congress members, both in time spent in office, 17 years, and age, 66.
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