Gebhard and Moyer are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Lebanon County election filings.
Chris Gebhard (Republican) and Wayne Moyer (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot, per the Department of State's general-election candidate listing (pavoterservices.pa.gov, read October 20, 2026). Chris Gebhard is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Chris Gebhard won the Republican primary with 67.4 percent over Clovis Crane (32.6 percent). Pennsylvania nominates by plurality (no runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot. Wayne Moyer was nominated by write-in votes in the Democratic primary, per the Department of State's candidate database.
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Chris Gebhard is the Pennsylvania state senator for District 48, which spans Lebanon, Lancaster and Berks counties, and is seeking re-election on Election Day 2026, per the campaign site.
Wayne Moyer is on the November 3 ballot for Pennsylvania Senate District 48 as a Democratic candidate, per the Department of State's general-election candidate listing (pavoterservices.pa.gov, read October 20, 2026). His campaign site (moyerforsd48.com) carried only placeholder text as of October 20, 2026.
Who is running for Pennsylvania Senate District 48 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Pennsylvania Senate District 48 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chris Gebhard and Wayne Moyer. Candidate information follows official Lebanon County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Pennsylvania Senate District 48 election in Pennsylvania?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Pennsylvania are on the Pennsylvania election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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Candidate roster from official Lebanon County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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