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State Representative, 165th District
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Jennifer O'MaraOfficial portrait — Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Jennifer O'Mara

Candidate for State Representative, 165th District

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative
Lives in
Springfield Township
Campaign website
voteomara.com

State representative for the 165th District since winning election in November 2018, and chair of the House Democratic Southeast Delegation. A certified teacher, she previously worked for almost seven years at the University of Pennsylvania, where she served as assistant director of university stewardship.

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Photo: Official portrait — Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

Education

  • Backed a provision in HB 1505, passed by both chambers, requiring schools to notify parents of bullying incidents.In office

    O'Mara proposal to require parental notification of bullying passes General Assembly

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Jennifer O'Mara · Jul 12, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “require schools to establish a procedure for investigating all alleged bullying and cyberbullying incidents and to immediately notify parents and legal guardians”
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Economy & jobs

  • Calls for a higher minimum wage, a state paid family leave program, and investment in transit and affordable housing.

    Pennsylvania State Representative District 165 — VOTE411 Voter Guide

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “by increasing the minimum wage, creating a paid family leave program in the state, and investing in mass transit and affordable housing”
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  • Sponsored the Family Care Act (HB 200), passed by the House, to create paid family and medical leave insurance.In office

    House approves Family Care Act

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Jennifer O'Mara · Mar 25, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “to bring economic stability to more working families by creating a family and medical leave insurance program in Pennsylvania”
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Environment & parks

  • Supports state data center laws on energy and water use, plus model local ordinances (HB 2151).

    Pennsylvania State Representative District 165 — VOTE411 Voter Guide

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “Yes, I believe states should enact laws concerning the impact of Data Centers on our environment. … This bill would require DCED to develop model ordinances to assist municipalities with regulating data centers.”
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Health & human services

Government & transparency

  • Supports expanding early and mail-in voting, automatic voter registration, and letting independents vote in primaries.

    Pennsylvania State Representative District 165 — VOTE411 Voter Guide

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “I would support bills to expand early voting, no excuse absentee voting, and mail-in voting … I would also support automatic voter registration and allowing Independent voters to participate in primary elections.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Jennifer O'Mara on them.

  • Public safetyNo documented position found.
  • HousingNo documented position found.

All sources (10)

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