Jake Corman
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| Jake Corman | ||
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| Pennsylvania State Senate District 34 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1999-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 30, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 13 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $79,613/year | |
| Per diem | No per diem | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1998 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Pennsylvania State University, 1993 | |
| Associate's | Pennsylvania College of Technology, 1990 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 9, 1964 | |
| Place of birth | Bellefonte, PA | |
| Religion | United Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
Corman has had previous work in politics working as the Field Director for the Pennsylvania Builders Association from 1993 to 1994 and was the Central Pennsylvania Field Coordinator for the Rick Santorum for US Senate campaign from 1994 to 1998.
Corman earned his Associate's Degree from the Pennsylvania College of Technology in 1990 and his Bachelor's in Journalism from Penn State in 1993.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Corman has been appointed to these committees:
- Legislative Data Processing
- Appropriations, Chair
- Banking & Insurance
- Education
- Rules & Executive Nominations
- State Government
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Corman served on these committees:
- Appropriations Chairman
- Banking & Insurance
- Finance
- Rules & Executive Nominations
- State Government[1].
Elections
2010
Corman won re-election in District 34. He was unopposed in the May 18 Republican primary and defeated Democrat Jon Eich in the November 2 general election.[2]
| Pennsylvania State Senate District 34 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Jake Corman (R)
| 53,822 | |||
| Jon Eich (D) | 23,697 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Corman was re-elected to Pennsylvania State Senate District 34.[3]
Corman raised $604,334 for this campaign.[4]
| Pennsylvania State Senate District 34 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| CORMAN, JACOB D. III (R)
| 43,028 | |||
| EICH, JON (D) | 30,025 | |||
| MARTIN, THOMAS A. (L) | 2,140 | |||
| CASH, ROBERT J. (VFC) | 1,590 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Corman received $702,369 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Pennsylvania State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jake Corman's campaign in 2010 | |
| Pennsylvania Republican Party | $55,177 |
| Reschini, Roger J | $25,000 |
| Allegheny Energy | $12,400 |
| Insurance Federation Of Pennsylvania | $11,400 |
| Corman, Richard J | $11,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $702,369 |
2006
Corman raised $604,334 during the 2006 election cycle.
His top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Republican Party | $116,054 |
| Richard Corman | $17,000 |
| Pennsylvania Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvanians for Effective Government | $7,512 |
| Coalition for Pennsylvania's Future | $7,500 |
| Pennsylvania Association of Realtors | $7,400 |
| Insurance Federation of Pennsylvania | $6,050 |
| Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society | $5,300 |
| Greenlee Associates | $5,001 |
| Franklin Schoeneman | $5,000 |
District 34
Corman represents Pennsylvania Senate District 34. District 34 includes Penn State University in State College and Juniata, Mifflin, and Perry counties[7].
Personal
Corman is married with three children and resides in Benner Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania.
External links
- Profile from the Pennsylvania Senate website
- Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- Sen. Corman's official caucus website
- Sen. Corman's campaign website
References
- ↑ "Pennsylvania Senate" List of Standing Committee Assignments
- ↑ 2010 general election results from the Pennsylvania Secretary of State's office
- ↑ "Pennsylvania State Senate official election results for 2006"
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on 2006 campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2006 Campaign contributors to Jake Corman
- ↑ "Pennsylvania Senate" Map of Pennsylvania Senate Districts
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| Preceded by ' | Pennsylvania State Senate District 34 1999–present | Succeeded by NA |
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