The son of a prominent county judge, Jubelirer attended Pennsylvania State University and the Dickinson School of Law.
He was admitted to the bar in Blair County, Pennsylvania and practiced law for several years before entering politics.
"[2] When Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge resigned on October 5, 2001 to become President Bush's Homeland Security Advisor, Lt.
Critics and political foes argued that this violated the separation of powers principle and threatened the checks and balances guaranteed in the state constitution.
[3] A lawsuit was filed by State Rep. John Lawless, Joseph Wiedemer and Leechburg Area School Board member Charles A. Pascal, Jr. to block Jubelirer's simultaneous service in the Senate and the executive branch, but the Pennsylvania State Supreme Court rejected the argument and issued a per curiam decision[4] allowing Jubelirer to hold both offices simultaneously.
[citation needed] In May 2006, Jubelirer was defeated in the Republican primary by Blair County Commissioner John Eichelberger.
However, after internal polling showed his support falling, he opened discussion of a repeal of the unvouchered expense provision.
[11] Jubelirer attempted a comeback of sorts, seeking a seat on the Pennsylvania State University Board of Trustees.