Matthew M. Gabler (born July 13, 1983) is an American politician who formerly represented the 75th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District from 2009 until 2020.

Early life and education

Gabler graduated valedictorian from DuBois Central Catholic High School. He earned a

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degree in political science in 2006 with a minor in

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from

Bucknell University Bucknell University is a private liberal arts college in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1846 as the University at Lewisburg, it now consists of the College of Arts and Sciences, Freeman College of Management, and the College of Engineerin ...

Career

Following graduation from

, Gabler was commissioned to serve as a 2nd lieutenant in the

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. He served as commander of the Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 424th Multifunctional Medical Battalion before accepting his assignment as a medical logistics officer with the Headquarters, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania Army National Guard. In 2018, then-Captain Gabler was deployed to the

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with the 28th Division. The 28th Division was there to provide mission command to troops supporting

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. During his deployment, Gabler was promoted to the rank of Major. Prior to being elected to represent the 75th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District, Gabler was a research analyst for the

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caucus. In 2008, Gabler was elected to the

and went on to serve a total six terms before deciding to not run for reelection in 2020.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Gabler, Matt Living people Republican Party members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Bucknell University alumni 1983 births 21st-century American politicians People from DuBois, Pennsylvania