O’Neal Re-Elected Republican Whip

November 10, 2026

HARRISBURG – On Tuesday, the House Republican Caucus re-elected Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) to the position of its whip for the 2027-28 Legislative Session.

“It is an honor to be chosen by my peers for the third time to help lead the caucus,” O’Neal said. “House Republicans are committed to ensuring the Commonwealth remains a place of opportunity, where individuals, families and businesses can thrive. We remain dedicated to fiscal discipline, limited government and policies that foster safe, strong and vibrant communities.”

As whip, O’Neal will continue to be responsible for tracking House votes and informing his other 88 Republican colleagues of upcoming issues and legislation.

O’Neal was first elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives following a May 2018 special election. In January, he will begin his fifth full term. A life-long resident of southwestern Pennsylvania, O’Neal graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP). While an undergraduate, he served in the ROTC program at IUP and was a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard. After graduation, he served on active duty, including a tour in Afghanistan, rising to the rank of captain. While in combat, he was awarded the Bronze Star with “V” for valor.

Once O’Neal returned from active duty, he settled back in southwestern Pennsylvania and earned his master’s degree in business administration from the University of Pittsburgh’s Katz Graduate School of Business. After working in the energy industry, he was a human resources director for a construction company before his election. O’Neal resides in South Strabane Township with his wife, Julia, and their three children, Lucy, Daniel and Simon.

Joining O’Neal in the House Republican Leadership team for the 2027-28 Legislative Session are:
• Leader: Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton).
• Appropriations Chair: Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill).
• Caucus Chairman: Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia).
• Caucus Secretary: Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford).
• Caucus Administrator: Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence).
• House Republican Policy Committee Chair: Rep. David Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata).

The 48th Legislative District in Washington County covers the city of Washington; Amwell, part of Carroll (Districts 3, 4 and 5), East Finley, Fallowfield, Morris, North Franklin, part of North Strabane (Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5), Nottingham, Somerset, South Franklin, South Strabane, and West Finley townships; and the boroughs of Donora, East Washington and Green Hills.


Representative Tim O’Neal
48th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives