Thompson Wins Re-Election in Pennsylvania's 15th
Republican incumbent Glenn Thompson defeated Democratic challenger Ray Bilger with more than 63% of the vote.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections
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Republican Glenn Thompson won re-election to Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District, defeating Democratic challenger Ray Bilger with more than 63% of the vote on Election Day. Thompson has held the seat since January 2019.
Why it matters
The result keeps the district's seat in Republican hands for another term for voters in Centre and Clearfield counties. Pennsylvania's congressional delegation remains shaped by races like this one that determine representation across the state.
Thompson took more than 63% of the vote in the 15th District race on Election Day 2026. Some voters interviewed at the polls said they were disappointed by a lack of availability from the incumbent, though the scale of that concern is not documented.
The players
Glenn Thompson
Glenn Thompson is a Republican U.S. Representative who has represented Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District since January 2019.
Ray Bilger
Ray Bilger is the Democratic candidate who challenged Glenn Thompson in Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District race.
The details
Thompson, the Republican incumbent, faced Democrat Ray Bilger in the race for the 15th Congressional District, which covers Centre and Clearfield counties. Voters interviewed on Election Day described frustration with Thompson's availability to constituents.
Timeline
January 2019: Thompson first assumed office in the 15th District seat.
November 3, 2026: Election Day, when Thompson won re-election.
Political Context
Thompson's victory extends a tenure in the 15th District that began with his election in 2018 and took effect in January 2019. The result keeps continuity in a seat that voters have now returned him to for another term.
Thompson's re-election keeps the 15th District's representation unchanged for constituents in Centre and Clearfield counties. Residents in those counties continue to be represented by the same congressman in Washington.
The takeaway
Re-election outcomes like this one show how sustained incumbency shapes district representation over multiple terms. Voters seeking to track their representative's record can compare campaign promises against votes cast over time.
Further reading
Explore more Pennsylvania Elections coverage for context on the state's congressional races.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WJAC.
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