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Jennifer O'Mara
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 165th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 1, 2019 (2019-01-01)
Preceded by	Alex Charlton
Personal details
Born	(1989-11-12) November 12, 1989 (age 35) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Bradford Bitting ​(m. 2017)​
Children	1
Residence(s)	Springfield Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Alma mater	West Chester University (BA) University of Pennsylvania (MLA)
Occupation	Educator, Nonprofit Administrator
Website	Official Website Campaign Website

Jennifer O'Mara (born November 12, 1989) is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 165th Legislative District. The district includes parts of Springfield Township, Marple Township, Radnor Township and the borough of Morton.

Early life and education

The oldest of three children, O'Mara was born in Southwest Philadelphia. She moved to Delaware County with her mother and siblings after her father, a Philadelphia firefighter, died by gun suicide. O'Mara cites the importance of her father's pension and public program such as CHIP in supporting her family while she was a teenager. She graduated from the Interboro High School in 2007 and became the first in her family to attend college.

She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and a certificate in Secondary Education from West Chester University in 2011. In 2017, She received a Master's degree in liberal studies from the University of Pennsylvania, her master's thesis was centered around creative methods for childhood grief.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Elections

2018

On November 19, 2017 (2017-11-19), O'Mara launched her campaign for the 165th District. The district had never elected a Democratic representative before, and had previously been represented by one-term Republican Alex Charlton.

O'Mara was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Charlton defeated primary challenger Regina Scheerer with 65.72% of the Republican vote. O'Mara upset Charlton in the 2018 general election, becoming the first Democrat and first woman to represent the district.

2020

O'Mara ran for re-election in 2020. She was unopposed in the Democratic primary and faced Republican Robert Smythe Jr. in the general election. O'Mara retained her seat by defeating Smythe with 51.51% of the vote.

Results

Tenure

O'Mara was sworn in on January 1, 2019, and was elected first vice-chair for the Democratic Caucus's Southeast delegation.

Committee assignments

• Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
• Transportation
• Aging and Older Adult Services

References

1. Carey, Kathleen. "Springfield woman plans run against Charlton in 165th". Archived from the original on February 26, 2019. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
2. Bunch, Will. "Changing Trump's America starts with house-to-house combat to change Harrisburg, Jennifer O'Mara". Retrieved October 25, 2018.
3. Curtis, Lucy. "Penn grad Jennifer O'Mara joins record number of women running for office in 2018". Retrieved October 25, 2018.
4. "Alumni Stories | Penn LPS".
5. Carey, Kathleen (November 19, 2017). "Springfield woman plans run against Charlton in 165th". Delaware County News Network. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
6. "2018 Primary Election Returns". Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
7. Carey, Kathleen (November 7, 2018). "Dem O'Mara edges incumbent Charlton in 165th". Delaware County Daily Times. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
8. Bennett, Max (March 10, 2020). "Jennifer O'Mara Seeking To Keep 165th District Seat". Springfield, PA Patch. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
9. Rose, Alex (November 4, 2020). "UPDATE: Results posted in state House races". Delaware County Daily Times. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
10. "2018 General Election Results". Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
11. "2020 Election Results". Delaware County, Pennsylvania. November 24, 2020. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
12. "O'Mara elected to serve in key leadership roles on powerful PA House delegation". PA House Democrats. January 22, 2019. Retrieved February 26, 2019.

External links

• Official Web Site
• Campaign Web Site

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