David J. Brightbill
David Brightbill | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 48th district | |
| In office January 6, 1981 – November 30, 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Clarence Manbeck |
| Succeeded by | Mike Folmer |
| Republican Leader of the Pennsylvania Senate | |
| In office January 2, 2001 – November 30, 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Loeper |
| Succeeded by | Dominic Pileggi |
| Republican Whip of the Pennsylvania Senate | |
| In office January 7, 1997 – November 30, 2000 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Fisher |
| Succeeded by | Jeff Piccola |
| In office January 2, 1989 – November 30, 1990 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Loeper |
| Succeeded by | Michael Fisher |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 3, 1942 Lebanon, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | November 6, 2025 (aged 83) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Donna Brightbill |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Pennsylvania State University (BS) Duquesne University School of Law (JD) |
| Occupation | Politician, attorney |
David J. "Chip" Brightbill (November 3, 1942 – November 6, 2025) was an American attorney and politician who was the Majority Leader of the Pennsylvania State Senate. He was a member of the Republican Party.