Paul Clymer
| Paul Clymer | ||
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| Pennsylvania State House District 145 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1981 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 32 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $82,026/year | |
| Per diem | $159/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1980 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Muhlenberg College, 1959 | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Army | |
| Years of service | 2 | |
| Service branch | United States Army Reserve | |
| Years of service | 2 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 07/08/1937 | |
| Place of birth | Sellersville, PA | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Clymer earned his BA in Economics from Muhlenberg College in 1959.
Clymer has worked as a Credit Manager for Lankenau Hospital. He served in the United States Army from 1960 to 1962. He then served in the United States Army Reserve from 1962 to 1964.
In 1981, Clymer joined the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He has served in that position since, representing the 145th District.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Clymer served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education, Chair | ||||
| • Gaming Oversight | ||||
| • Capitol Preservation, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Clymer served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education, Chair | ||||
| • Gaming Oversight | ||||
| • Capitol Preservation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Clymer served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education, Chair | ||||
| • Gaming Oversight | ||||
Elections
2012
Clymer ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 145. Clymer ran unopposed in the Republican primary on April 24 and defeated Mary Whitesell (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [1][2]
2010
Clymer won re-election to the 145th District Seat in 2010. He was unopposed in the May 18 Republican primary and defeated Democrat Mary Whitesell, Green Charles Moyer, and independent Julie Fagan in the general election on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 145 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| |
14,470 | 65.6% | ||
| Mary Whitesell (D) | 6,559 | 29.7% | ||
| Charles Moyer (G) | 595 | 2.7% | ||
| Julie Fagan (I) | 440 | 2.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Clymer won re-election to the 145th District seat of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 19,148 votes, defeating Democrat Tom Peterson (12,527).[4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 145 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Paul I. Clymer (R) |
19,148 | 60.5% | ||
| Tom Peterson (D) | 12,527 | 39.6% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Clymer received $42,018 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Paul Clymer's campaign in 2010 | |
| Diseroad, Fred & Marie | $2,500 |
| Friends Of Jimc Awley | $2,000 |
| PPL Corp | $1,150 |
| Kilhefner, Gerald J | $1,100 |
| Pennsylvania State Troopers Association | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $42,018 |
Personal
Clymer is single.
Recent news
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Paul Clymer News Feed
- Pennsylvania House approves GOP budget bill - Republican & Herald
- Audio surveillance cameras could be rolling on school buses - Allentown Morning Call
- Governor Corbett signs bill to improve special education funding - CBS 21
- Standardized testing to change for Pennsylvania students - Philly.com
- Pennsylvania Governor Corbett Signs Bill to Improve Special Education Funding - MarketWatch (press release)
- Criticism flares around new Pa. graduation tests - The Mercury
- Budget season may bring passage of other Pa. laws - Washington Observer Reporter
- Oppose Common Core - Tribune-Review
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External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Rep. Paul Clymer
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
References
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, Official Primary Results
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List In Ballot Order," March 26, 2012
- ↑ 2010 general election results from the Pennsylvania Secretary of State's office
- ↑ Official 2008 state house election results from the Pennsylvania Department of State
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 donations
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