Kephart earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania in 2018, graduating magna cum laude.

[2] While earning his undergraduate degree, Kephart interned for Congressman Glenn Thompson and worked as a coal miner during the summer months.

[3] While earning his Juris Doctor at Penn State Law, Kephart clerked for the U.S. House Oversight Committee.

The seat was open following the retirement of Tommy Sankey, and Kephart faced no opponent in the general election.

Kephart sits on the Energy (Republican Secretary), Finance, Finance Subcommittee on Tax Modernization and Reform (Republican Chair), Gaming Oversight, Government Oversight, and Housing & Community Development committees[12].