Tom Jones is a Republican representing Pennsylvania's 98th House District, which includes parts of northwestern Lancaster County and Lebanon County . A successful small business owner, he was sworn into office on January 4, 2023, following his election in 2022 after defeating two opponents in the Republican primary and Democrat Mark Temons by 27 points in the general election; he won re-election in 2024 with 98.79% in the primary. Previously, he served as chairman of the East Donegal Township Board of Supervisors , Police Commissioner for the Susquehanna Regional Police Department, director of the Maytown/East Donegal Township Fire Department, and a member of the Lancaster County Planning Commission to preserve farmland. Jones is a member of the Pennsylvania Freedom Caucus and announced a 2025 run for the state Senate seat held by Democrat James Malone; he opposes automatic voter registration, supports mandatory voter ID and banning mail-in ballots, and emphasizes upholding the sanctity of life, Second Amendment rights, election integrity, parental rights in education, and controlling government spending.

Education and Political Experience

• Education details not publicly available in records.
• Elected East Donegal Township Supervisor prior to state House run.
• Chairman, East Donegal Township Board of Supervisors.
• Police Commissioner, Susquehanna Regional Police Department.
• Director, Maytown/East Donegal Township Fire Department.
• Member, Lancaster County Planning Commission.

Political Experience

• Sworn in as PA House Representative for 98th District .
• Serves on Agricultural and Rural Affairs, Housing and Community Development, Local Government, and Tourism and Economic and Recreational Development committees .
• Member, Pennsylvania Freedom Caucus.
• Candidate for PA Senate .