Chris Gebhard
2021 - Present
2026
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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) ran for re-election to the Pennsylvania State Senate to represent District 48. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
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
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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
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
2022
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2021
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Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 2 to November 14.
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2023
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In 2023, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 3 to December 13.
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2022
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In 2022, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 4 to November 30.
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2021
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In 2021, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 5 to December 31.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Candidate Pennsylvania State Senate District 48 |
Officeholder Pennsylvania State Senate District 48 |
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Footnotes
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Pennsylvania State Senate District 48 2021-Present |
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