Carl Walker Metzgar
Candidate for State Representative, 69th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative; attorney and farmer
- Lives in
- Berlin, Somerset County
- Campaign website
- repmetzgar.com
State representative for the 69th District, now in his eighth term, and Republican chairman of the House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee. He is an attorney in Somerset and Bedford counties and lives on a farm near Berlin.
Photo: Official portrait — Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Voted for the 2025-26 state budget, citing benefits for Somerset County residents.In office
ReportMetzgar Casts 'Yes' Vote for 2025-26 State BudgetPublic statement · Office of Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar · Nov 12, 2025 · repmetzgar.com
“Today, I voted in favor of the budget because there are significant wins that will benefit Somerset County residents in the long term.”
Public safety
Describes himself as a strong protector of the Second Amendment right to bear arms.In office
ReportAbout Carl | Rep. Carl Walker MetzgarGovernment record · Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus · repmetzgar.com
“As a strong protector of the Second Amendment, he upholds the principle that”
Economy & jobs
Sponsored HB 2196 so customers of competitive electric and gas suppliers can get a single bill from that supplier.In office
ReportCo-Sponsorship Memo: The Consumer Choice Billing ActGovernment record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Dec 16, 2025 · palegis.us
“provide consumers with more options and control over their energy decisions and make it easier for them to work directly with a retail supplier”
Supports requiring state regulators to speed up permitting.In office
ReportMetzgar Casts 'Yes' Vote for 2025-26 State BudgetPublic statement · Office of Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar · Nov 12, 2025 · repmetzgar.com
“This budget agreement also requires state regulators to speed up the permitting process”
Roads & infrastructure
Proposes HB 2205 to end the Turnpike Commission's eminent domain power.In office
ReportCo-Sponsorship Memo: Limiting the PA Turnpike's use of eminent domainGovernment record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Feb 6, 2026 · palegis.us
“legislation that would eliminate the ability of the Pennsylvania Turnpike to exercise the power of eminent domain”
Metzgar to Introduce Legislation to Eliminate Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission's Use of Eminent DomainPublic statement · Office of Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar · Feb 6, 2026 · repmetzgar.com
“Taking away eminent domain would re-establish a landowner’s ability to consent”
Called on the Department of General Services to fix faulty dam work at Somerset Lake and review High Point Lake plans.In office
ReportMetzgar, Stefano Raise Concern Over Faulty Work in Somerset Lake's RehabilitationPublic statement · Office of Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar · Mar 13, 2026 · repmetzgar.com
“As the bondholder, DGS must take corrective action to address the problems at Somerset Lake.”
Environment & parks
Supported removing Pennsylvania from RGGI, calling it a carbon tax that raises electric bills.In office
ReportMetzgar Casts 'Yes' Vote for 2025-26 State BudgetPublic statement · Office of Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar · Nov 12, 2025 · repmetzgar.com
“a carbon tax program that drives up electric bills and limits energy production”
Pressed DCNR to spray for spring moths and fall cankerworms defoliating Somerset County forests.In office
ReportMetzgar Secures Crucial Commitment from DCNRPublic statement · Office of Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar · Mar 25, 2025 · repmetzgar.com
“These pests pose a significant threat to our forests, having already destroyed millions of trees.”
All sources (8)
- Official Notice of Election for Military and Overseas Voters, County of Somerset - 2026 General Election (November 3, 2026), rev. 8-19-26
Election filing · Somerset County Voter Registration & Elections · Aug 19, 2026 · co.somerset.pa.us
- Co-Sponsorship Memo: Limiting the PA Turnpike's use of eminent domain
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Feb 6, 2026 · palegis.us
- Metzgar to Introduce Legislation to Eliminate Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission's Use of Eminent Domain
Public statement · Office of Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar · Feb 6, 2026 · repmetzgar.com
- Co-Sponsorship Memo: The Consumer Choice Billing Act
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Dec 16, 2025 · palegis.us
- Metzgar Casts 'Yes' Vote for 2025-26 State Budget
Public statement · Office of Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar · Nov 12, 2025 · repmetzgar.com
- Metzgar, Stefano Raise Concern Over Faulty Work in Somerset Lake's Rehabilitation
Public statement · Office of Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar · Mar 13, 2026 · repmetzgar.com
- Metzgar Secures Crucial Commitment from DCNR
Public statement · Office of Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar · Mar 25, 2025 · repmetzgar.com
- About Carl | Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar
Government record · Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus · repmetzgar.com
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