Jennifer O’Mara
Jennifer O'Mara | |
|---|---|
| Democratic candidate for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in the 165th Legislative District | |
| Election date November 6, 2018 | |
| Opponent(s) | Alex Charlton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 12, 1989 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Bradford |
| Residence | Springfield, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | West Chester University University of Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Educator, Nonprofit Administrator |
| Website | Campaign Website |
Jennifer O’Mara (born November 12, 1989) is a Democratic candidate for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in the 165th Legislative District. The district includes parts of Springfield Township, Marple Township, Radnor Township and the borough of Morton.[1]
Early life and education[edit]
The oldest of three children, O’Mara was born in South 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.[2] She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and a certificate in Secondary Education from West Chester University in 2011. She received a Master’s degree in English literature from the University of Pennsylvania in 2017.[3]
Political career[edit]
O’Mara announced her candidacy for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, challenging Republican incumbent Alex Charlton. She would be the first Democrat in forty years and the first woman to ever represent the 165th legislative district.[1]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Carey, Kathleen. "Springfield woman plans run against Charlton in 165th". Retrieved 2018-10-25.
- ↑ Bunch, Will. "Changing Trump's America starts with house-to-house combat to change Harrisburg, Jennifer O'Mara". Retrieved 2018-10-25.
- ↑ Curtis, Lucy. "Penn grad Jennifer O'Mara joins record number of women running for office in 2018". Retrieved 2018-10-25.
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