Edward H. Krebs is a former Republican

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 member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives

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He is a 1961 graduate of Annville-Cleona High School. He earned a degree from Pennsylvania State University

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 in 1965, an M.S.

Master of Science

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 from University of Massachusetts

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 in 1967, and a Ph.D.

Doctor of Philosophy

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 from Michigan State University

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 in 1970.

He was first elected as a Democrat to represent the 101st legislative district

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 101

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 in 1990 and joined the Republican party in December 1993. He became known for his expertise in education.
In 2002, the political website PoliticsPA

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 named him to the list of "Smartest Legislators," noting that "His moderate, common sense approach to solving problems will be missed in the House." He retired prior to the 2002 election

Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2002

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External links

• Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Edward H. Krebs (Republican) official PA House profile (archived)