Chris Gebhard
Chris Gebhard (Republican Party) is a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing District 48. He assumed office on June 9, 2021. His current term ends on November 30, 2026.
Gebhard (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Pennsylvania State Senate to represent District 48. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on May 19, 2026.[source]
Biography
Chris Gebhard has lived in North Cornwall Township, Pennsylvania. Gebhard earned a degree from Vanderbilt University. His career experience includes owning Hoaster Gebhard & Co.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Gebhard was assigned to the following committees:
- Rules & Executive Nominations Committee
- Banking & Insurance Committee, Chair
- Community, Economic & Recreational Development Committee, Vice Chair
- Aging & Youth Committee
- Communications & Technology Committee
- Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee
- Institutional Sustainability & Innovation
2023-2024
Gebhard was assigned to the following committees:
- Banking & Insurance Committee, Vice Chair
- Community, Economic & Recreational Development Committee, Chair
- Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee
- Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee
- Law & Justice Committee
- Rules & Executive Nominations Committee
Elections
2026
See also: Pennsylvania State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Republican primary
Republican primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 48
Incumbent Chris Gebhard (R) and Clovis Crane (R) are running in the Republican primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 48 on May 19, 2026.
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2022
See also: Pennsylvania State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 48
Incumbent Chris Gebhard defeated Calvin Clements in the general election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 48 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chris Gebhard (R) | 68.4 | 74,127 |
| Calvin Clements (D) | 31.6 | 34,264 | ||
| Total votes: 108,391 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 48
Calvin Clements advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 48 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Calvin Clements | 99.2 | 13,973 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.8 | 106 | ||
| Total votes: 14,079 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 48
Incumbent Chris Gebhard advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 48 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chris Gebhard | 99.4 | 34,761 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 205 | ||
| Total votes: 34,966 | |||
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Campaign finance
2021
See also: Pennsylvania state legislative special elections, 2021
General election
Special general election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 48
Chris Gebhard defeated Calvin Clements, Ed Krebs, and Timothy McMaster in the special general election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 48 on May 18, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chris Gebhard (R) | 62.0 | 30,367 |
| Calvin Clements (D) | 30.2 | 14,806 | ||
| Ed Krebs (Bring People Together) | 4.7 | 2,326 | ||
 | Timothy McMaster (L) | 3.1 | 1,499 | |
| Total votes: 48,998 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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2021
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Pennsylvania General Assembly in 2025.
- ACLU of Pennsylvania — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to civil rights and civil liberties issues.
- Americans for Prosperity - Pennsylvania — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Associated Pennsylvania Constructors — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the highway construction industry.
- CeaseFirePA — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to gun safety.
- PA Chamber of Business and Industry — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Pennsylvania General Assembly in 2024.
- ACLU of Pennsylvania — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to civil rights and civil liberties issues.
- Americans for Prosperity - Pennsylvania — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- CeaseFirePA — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to gun safety.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- PA Chamber of Business and Industry — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Pennsylvania General Assembly in 2023.
- ACLU of Pennsylvania — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to civil rights and civil liberties issues.
- PA Chamber of Business and Industry — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Pennsylvania General Assembly in 2022.
- ACLU of Pennsylvania — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to civil rights and civil liberties issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- PA Chamber of Business and Industry — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Pennsylvania Environmental Scorecard — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- The Institute for Legislative Analysis — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Pennsylvania General Assembly in 2021.
- ACLU of Pennsylvania — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to civil rights and civil liberties issues.
- PA Chamber of Business and Industry — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Pennsylvania Environmental Scorecard — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
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Pennsylvania State Senate District 48 2021-Present |
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