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Ryan Aument
Ryan Aument (Republican Party) was a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing District 36. He assumed office on December 1, 2014. He left office on December 31, 2024.
Aument (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Pennsylvania State Senate to represent District 36. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Aument resigned from the Pennsylvania State Senate on December 31, 2024, to accept a role in U.S. Sen. David McCormick's office.[1]
Biography
Aument earned his B.S. in education from the Citadel in 1999. His professional experience includes working in the office of State Representative Bryan Cutler and most recently as the Clerk of Courts for Lancaster County. He has also served on the Quarryville Borough Council. Aument served as a Captain in the U.S. Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Aument was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Appropriations Committee
- Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee
- Senate Education Committee
- Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee
- Rules & Executive Nominations Committee, Vice Chair
2021-2022
Aument was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Appropriations Committee
- Communications & Technology Committee
- Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee, Vice Chair
- Senate Education Committee
- Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee
- Intergovernmental Operations Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Senate Local Government Committee
- Rules & Executive Nominations Committee
2019-2020
Aument was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee
- Communications & Technology Committee
- Senate Education Committee
- Senate Finance Committee
- Law & Justice Committee, Vice Chair
- Rules & Executive Nominations Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs |
| • Communications & Technology, Chair |
| • Education, Vice chair |
| • Finance |
| • Health & Human Services |
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Aument served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Communications & Technology, Chair |
| • Public Health & Welfare, Vice-Chair |
| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs |
| • Finance |
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness |
| • Joint Conservation |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Aument served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Education |
| • Human Services |
| • Labor & Industry |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Aument served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Children & Youth |
| • Finance |
| • Health |
| • Labor Relations |
Elections
2022
See also: Pennsylvania State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 36
Incumbent Ryan Aument won election in the general election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 36 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Ryan Aument (R) | 100.0 | 91,710 |
| Total votes: 91,710 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 36
Incumbent Ryan Aument defeated Mike Miller in the Republican primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 36 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ryan Aument | 60.0 | 24,583 |
| Mike Miller | 39.9 | 16,345 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 44 | ||
| Total votes: 40,972 | |||
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Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 36
Incumbent Ryan Aument defeated William Troutman Jr. in the general election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 36 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ryan Aument (R) | 66.4 | 69,851 |
 | William Troutman Jr. (D) | 33.6 | 35,280 | |
| Total votes: 105,131 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 36
William Troutman Jr. advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 36 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | William Troutman Jr. | 100.0 | 7,546 |
| Total votes: 7,546 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 36
Incumbent Ryan Aument advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 36 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ryan Aument | 100.0 | 22,715 |
| Total votes: 22,715 | |||
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2014
Elections for the Pennsylvania State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in that election was March 11, 2014. Gary Schreckengost was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Ryan Aument defeated Gordon Denlinger in the Republican primary. Aument defeated Schreckengost in the general election.[2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Ryan Aument |
72.3% | 54,058 | |
| Democratic | Gary Schreckengost | 27.7% | 20,686 | |
| Total Votes | 74,744 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Ryan Aument |
61.5% | 10,187 |
| Gordon Denlinger | 38.5% | 6,381 |
| Total Votes | 16,568 | |
2012
Aument ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 41. Aument ran unchallenged in the April 24 primary and defeated Marcy Dubroff in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ryan Aument Incumbent |
59.8% | 20,183 | |
| Democratic | Marcy Dubroff | 40.2% | 13,562 | |
| Total Votes | 33,745 | |||
2010
Aument won election to District 41 in 2010. He was unopposed in the May 18 Republican primary and defeated Democrat Gerald Policoff in the November 2 general election.[6]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 41 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Ryan Aument (R)
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15,616 | 66.1% | ||
| Gerald Policoff (D) | 7,994 | 33.9% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Campaign themes
2022
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2014
Aument's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[7]
Making Jobs and Economic Growth a Top Priority
- Excerpt: "That’s why, as Representative, he has always supported a private sector, free market approach to improving our economy. Ryan he knows government doesn’t create economic growth and new jobs, people do."
Controlling Spending. Protecting Taxpayers
- Excerpt: "That’s why — since his first day in office — he has been a leader in the fight for real fiscal discipline that cuts spending and changes how our state borrows money to protect us in the future."
Working for Property Tax Relief
- Excerpt: "Ryan believes that homeowners shouldn’t be the only people responsible for paying for our schools. He also knows we can make schools cost less – while still being effective for our children."
Leading by Example to Reform Harrisburg
- Excerpt: "Unlike some legislators who claim to be conservative reformers but took the perks and per diems before public outcry, Ryan has always fought for real reform to ensure open and transparent government – and to save us money."
Protecting Our Conservative Values
- Excerpt: "Ryan is a staunch conservative – pro-life, pro-Second Amendment and pro-traditional marriage – with a record to match."
Furlough policy
In November 2013, Aument introduced one of three bills seeking to relax teacher furlough policies in light of budget deficits and economic necessity. "School districts are asking for flexibility in making furlough decisions," Aument said. The bill would attempt to keep teacher effectiveness and student achievement as the standards for furlough policy. "We should be focusing education policy on students and achievement," Aument said. "If there needs to be an economic furlough, we can all agree that it is in the best interest of students to protect our most effective educators."[8] The bill was referred to the Education Committee, which took no further action.[9]
Sponsored legislation
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2024
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2023
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In 2023, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 3 to December 13.
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2022
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In 2022, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 4 to November 30.
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2021
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In 2021, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 5 to December 31.
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2020
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In 2020, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 7 to November 30.
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2018
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In 2018, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 2 through November 30.
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2017
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In 2017, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 3 through December 31.
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2016
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In 2016, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 5 through November 30.
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2015
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In 2015, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 6 through December 31.
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2014
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In 2014, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 7 through November 12.
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2013
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In 2013, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 2 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 3 to November 30.
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2011
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In 2011, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 4 through November 30.
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Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Aument's endorsements included the following:[10]
- Republican Party of Lancaster County
- State Representative David Hickernell, 98th District
- State Representative Mindy Fee, 37th District
- State Representative Keith Greiner, 43rd District
- State Representative Bryan Cutler, 100th District
- State Senator Lloyd Smucker, 13th District
- Former State Senator Noah Wenger, 36th District
Personal
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Aument and his wife, Kate, live in Landisville with their son.[11]
See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ YourErie "Sen. Ryan Aument to step down, take job with Senator-elect Dave McCormick" accessed January 2, 2025
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official primary results for May 20, 2014," accessed July 9, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2014 Official Candidate Listing," accessed March 19, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official Primary Results," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List," April 15, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2010 General Election Results," accessed May 2, 2014
- ↑ Elect Aument, "Issues," accessed September 3, 2014
- ↑ WatchDog.org, "PA lawmakers push to amend tight teacher furlough policies," accessed December 24, 2013
- ↑ Pennsylvania General Assembly, "House Bill 1735," accessed December 29, 2014
- ↑ Elect Aument, "Endorsements," accessed September 3, 2014
- ↑ repaument.com, "Biography," accessed December 30, 2014 (Archived)
