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Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

November 3, 2026 Pennsylvania General Election

Candidates for State Representative District 165, Pennsylvania

Deirdre D. McCleary - R

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Jennifer O'Mara - D

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Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Military Service

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Goals If Elected

Achievements If Elected

Areas to Concentrate On

On Entering Public Service

Other Candidates

Health & Medical

Healthcare

Mental Health

Drug Addiction & Substance Abuse

Breastfeeding

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Local First Responders

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Gerrymandering

Government & Democracy

Voting Rights

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Paid Maternity, Family & Medical Leave

Labor, Wages & Unions

Minimum Wage

Unions and Collective Bargaining

Paid Maternity, Family & Medical Leave

Working Class

Education & Schools

Education

Teaching Racial, Sexual, and Political material

Higher Education & College Costs

Teacher Pay

Education Funding

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Pro-Choice (Abortion) or Pro-Life

Courts, Laws & Justice

Racial Justice, Equality & Equity

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

LGBTQ+

Persons with Disabilities

Women’s Rights

Gun & Property Rights

Gun Legislation and Control

Gun Background Checks

Taxes

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Sex & Sexuality

LGBTQ+