This page was current at the end of the individual's last campaign covered by Ballotpedia. Please contact us with any updates. Timothy McMaster Libertarian Party Elections and appointments Last election May 18, 2021 Personal Birthplace Gettysburg, Pa. Contact Campaign website Campaign Facebook Timothy McMaster (Libertarian Party) ran in a special election to the Pennsylvania State Senate to represent District 48. He lost in the special general election on May 18, 2021. McMaster completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. Click here to read the survey answers. ## Contents * 1 Biography * 2 Elections * 2.1 2021 * 3 Campaign themes * 3.1 2021 * 4 See also * 5 External links * 6 Footnotes ## Biography[edit] Timothy McMaster was born in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.[1] ## Elections[edit] ### 2021[edit] 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 * * * There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 48,998 | | = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team. ## Campaign themes[edit] ### 2021[edit] #### Ballotpedia survey responses See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection Timothy McMaster completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by McMaster's responses. Expand all | Collapse all Who are you? Tell us about yourself. My name is Tim McMaster, and I am the Libertarian Candidate for Pennsylvania Senator from the 48th District. A district that has not had a real choice in representation this century. I am NOT a career politician. I am a concerned citizen who wants to make a difference in my town, my county, my state and my nation. I will fight against all legislation that further restricts your liberty, digs deeper into your wallet or increases Harrisburg's control over your life, livelihood and family This campaign isn't about me. It's about you. It's about freedom and liberty. And it's about making a real change to Harrisburg's crony politics. Join me in trying to once again Make Pennsylvania Free Again! Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? * I will oppose ANY legislation or legislative action that infringes upon the liberty and freedom of Pennsylvanians. I will will fight tooth and nail against any legislation that restricts the natural rights of Pennsylvanians. * I will work tirelessly to reduce the taxes that hard working Pennsylvanians pay. * I will work to decriminalize victimless crimes in Pennsylvania, as well as tirelessly work to expunge the records of those who have been convicted and/or incarcerated for a these offences. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? On Day One, my goal will be to fully open Pennsylvania's economy with no governmental restrictions. I would encourage all businesses to voluntarily follow the CDC recommended guidelines for health and safety, but these guidelines would not be enforced under penalty of law. No government employee or legislator knows how to run your business. I am passionate about preserving and expanding the rights of hard working Pennsylvanians, while eliminating government waste, abuse and scope. What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? An empathy for the plight of the working person. And, in my case, an extreme distaste for corruption, waste and abuse by elected legislators. What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? Once elected, it is often forgotten by the elected that they are a public SERVANT. It is service, and that fact should never be forgotten. You are there as a representative of the people, not a leader or official. A representative. What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time? The very first distinct memory I have is of the shooting of Ronald Reagan. As an impressionable 6 year old, it left a major impact on me. The way that President Reagan handled the incident with dignity, humor and resolve was inspirational. What is your favorite book? Why? Either "Atlas Shrugged" by Ayn Rand or "You Can Farm" by Joel Salatin Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics? No. I believe that having less experience in the 'status quo' of crony politics is a major benefit. I do not believe that being an elected representative should be a career. If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of? I would like to in whatever committee would provide the best opportunity to help the people and with luck, make itself irrelevant by returning the power to the people! Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after? The closest would be George Washington. Because he served his county, then returned to his real career, never returning to public office. Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it. ## See also[edit] 2021 Elections Who is on my ballot? 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U.S. Congress State executives State legislature State courts Ballot measures Municipal government School boards Newsletters The Daily Brew The Tap The Ballot Bulletin Number of the Day Bold Justice Checks and Balances Union Station Fact Check ## External links[edit] * Search Google News for this topic Candidate Pennsylvania State Senate District 48 * Website * Facebook ## Footnotes[edit] 1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 7, 2021 [show] Current members of the Pennsylvania State Senate Leadership Majority Leader:Jake Corman Senators District 1 Nikil Saval (D) District 2 Christine Tartaglione (D) District 3 Sharif Street (D) District 4 Art Haywood (D) District 5 Vacant District 6 Robert Tomlinson (R) District 7 Vincent Hughes (D) District 8 Anthony Williams (D) District 9 John Kane (D) District 10 Steve Santarsiero (D) District 11 Judy Schwank (D) District 12 Maria Collett (D) District 13 Scott Martin (R) District 14 John Yudichak (I) District 15 John DiSanto (R) District 16 Pat Browne (R) District 17 Amanda Cappelletti (D) District 18 Lisa Boscola (D) District 19 Carolyn Comitta (D) District 20 Lisa Baker (R) District 21 Scott Hutchinson (R) District 22 Martin Flynn (D) District 23 Gene Yaw (R) District 24 Bob Mensch (R) District 25 Cris Dush (R) District 26 Timothy Kearney (D) District 27 John Gordner (R) District 28 Kristin Phillips-Hill (R) District 29 David Argall (R) District 30 Judith Ward (R) District 31 Mike Regan (R) District 32 Patrick Stefano (R) District 33 Doug Mastriano (R) District 34 Jake Corman (R) District 35 Wayne Langerholc (R) District 36 Ryan Aument (R) District 37 Devlin Robinson (R) District 38 Lindsey Williams (D) District 39 Kim Ward (R) District 40 Mario Scavello (R) District 41 Joe Pittman (R) District 42 Wayne Fontana (D) District 43 Jay Costa (D) District 44 Katie Muth (D) District 45 James Brewster (D) District 46 Camera Bartolotta (R) District 47 Elder Vogel (R) District 48 Chris Gebhard (R) District 49 Daniel Laughlin (R) District 50 Michele Brooks (R) Republican Party (28) Democratic Party (20) Independent (1) Vacancies (1) v • e State of Pennsylvania Harrisburg (capital) | Elections | What's on my ballot? | Elections in 2022 | How to vote | How to run for office | Ballot measures Government | Who represents me? | U.S. President | U.S. Congress | Federal courts | State executives | State legislature | State and local courts | Counties | Cities | School districts | Public policy