Jennifer earned a master's degree in English and history from the University of Pennsylvania. Jennifer is married.

Jennifer O'Mara is a certified teacher and previously worked as a university administrator. 

Jennifer O'Mara currently serves as the State Representative in State Assembly District 165. She was first elected in 2018 and is serving her 3rd term.


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Supports unions and believes their decline has harmed the American middle class.

Supports protecting the right to collectively bargain and establishing paid family and medical leave in Pennsylvania.

- Supports unions and believes their decline has harmed the American middle class.
- Supports protecting the right to collectively bargain and establishing paid family and medical leave in Pennsylvania.

Economy

Supports abortion access and opposed legislation restricting reproductive choices.

Supports measures to make behavioral and mental health support more accessible to all Pennsylvanians.

Supports expanding Medicaid and ensuring Medicaid waiver programs do not limit access to quality care.

- Supports abortion access.
- Supports measures to make behavioral and mental health support more accessible to all Pennsylvanians.
- Supports expanding Medicaid.

Healthcare

Supports increasing school funding through sources other than working taxpayers.

Supports implementing a tax on natural gas and using the revenue to improve schools and welfare programs.

- Supports increasing school funding through sources other than working taxpayers.
- Supports implementing a tax on natural gas and using the revenue to improve schools and welfare programs.

Education

Supports the development of clean and renewable energy.

- Supports the development of clean and renewable energy.

Energy & the Environment

Supports "red flag laws" that allow judges to issue orders removing firearms from individuals deemed a significant risk to themselves or others.

Supports gun control measures such as mandating lost and stolen firearm reports, requiring domestic abusers to turn weapons over to law enforcement, limiting the sale of high-capacity magazines, and restricting military-style assault weapons and bump stocks.

Supports providing post-traumatic stress injury coverage and mental health services for first responders.

- Supports "red flag laws" that allow judges to issue orders removing firearms from individuals deemed a significant risk to themselves or others.
- Supports gun control.
- Supports providing post-traumatic stress injury coverage and mental health services for first responders.

Public Safety

Supports automatic voter registration and opposes gerrymandering.

- Supports automatic voter registration and opposes gerrymandering.

Voting & Elections

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Jennifer O'mara

Jennifer earned a master's degree in English and history from the University of Pennsylvania. Jennifer is married to her husband, Brad.

Jennifer O'Mara currently serves as the State Representative in State Assembly District 165 in Pennsylvania. She was first elected in 2018 and is serving her 3rd term.


Believes the Republican Party still dominates the Pennsylvania Legislature despite an increase in Democrats and women.

Believes no veteran should "worry about their paycheck or their next meal."

Supports measures that allow local cities and municipalities to pass their own laws without the threat of lawsuits from outside organizations, including the National Rifle Association (NRA).

Believes in supporting local economies through strategic redistricting.

Supports Democratic policies and believes a "surge of volunteers and political newcomers" will help Pennsylvania become a Democratic stronghold again.

Supports improving health coverage for Pennsylvanians with disabilities.

Plans to connect people with mental health services and help those suffering from mental health disorders get the help they need.

As a legislator, worked to expand health benefits savings accounts for people with disabilities to save over $10,000 without losing benefits.

Supports lowering barriers to treatment and ensuring access to high-quality, evidence-based care for addiction.

Supports equitable and well-funded public schools.

Proposes notifying parents of bullying incidents involving their children.

Supports state assistance to address food insecurity among students.

Supports financial aid and student loans to make college accessible.

Supports Western Carolina University students' initiative to send books to troops.

Supports environmental conservation efforts.

As a state representative, supported legislation that awarded Radnor Township $480,000 for water quality improvements and flood reduction.

Supports joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) to reduce carbon emissions and save consumers money.

As a state representative, worked to secure funding for storm water projects, park maintenance, and other environmental issues.

Believes the Department of Veterans' Affairs is crucial for the nation's veterans.

Supports strengthening the Department of Veterans Affairs, advocating for better state-level care, and enhancing healthcare opportunities for veterans.

Believes the lack of access to mental health care contributed to her father's suicide.

Supports advocating for the concerns of firefighters and emergency medical services (EMS) workers.

Supports access to VA services for veterans.

Supports voting rights and fair elections.

Believes there is "more that unites us than divides us" and is committed to building a government that serves the people.

Supports helping seniors in her district.

Hosts monthly events for seniors, including an annual senior expo and seminars featuring local law enforcement to prepare seniors against fraud scams.

Supports protecting and expanding voting rights, opposing efforts to disenfranchise voters.

Jennifer is the daughter of a union firefighter. She earned a master's degree in English and history from the University of Pennsylvania. Jennifer is married to her husband, Brad.

Jennifer O'Mara is a certified teacher who has worked as a university administrator. She is currently serving as a State Representative in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

As of October 1, 2024, Jennifer O'mara’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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