Pennsylvania’s primary election day is THIS TUESDAY, April 24. As the primary approaches, and as we move into the general election cycle, the county GOP will provide more information on the slate of 2012 Republican candidates who will appear on the ballot here in Centre County. Listed below are links to candidate websites from several important races here in PA.

PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES:

Newt Gingrich – www.Newt.org

Ron Paul – www.RonPaul2012.com

Mitt Romney – www.MittRomney.com

U.S. SENATE:

David Christian – www.DaveforSenate.com

Sam Rohrer – www.RohrerforSenate.org

Marc Scaringi – www.ScaringiforSenate2012.com

Tom Smith – www.TomSmithforSenate.com

Steve Welch – www.WelchforPA.com (endorsed by PA Republicans)

U.S. CONGRESS:

Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson – www.friendsofglennthompson.com

PA ATTORNEY GENERAL:

David Freed – www.DavidFreedforAG.com (endorsed by PA Republicans)

PA AUDITOR GENERAL:

Rep. John Maher – PA GOP profile (endorsed by PA Republicans)

Frank Pinto – www.ElectFrankPinto.com

PA TREASURER:

Diana Irey Vaughan – PA GOP profile (endorsed by PA Republicans)

PA LEGISLATURE:

Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (HD-171) – www.KerryBenninghoff.com

WRITE IN Ron Reese (HD-77) – www.RonReese.com

YouCut – a first-of-its-kind project – is designed to defeat the permissive culture of runaway spending in Congress. It allows you to vote, both online and on your cell phone, on spending cuts that you want to see the House enact. Each week, we will take the winning item and offer it to the full House for an up-or-down vote, so that you can see where your representative stands on your priorities. Vote on this page today for your priorities and together we can begin to change Washington’s culture of spending into a culture of savings.  Start voting today at: http://majorityleader.gov/YouCut/

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PA Sen. Jake Corman

Jacob Doyle “Jake” Corman III, of Centre County, was elected to the Senate of Pennsylvania in 1998 and is now serving his third consecutive term. Senator Corman represents the 34th Senatorial District, which includes all of Juniata, Perry and portions of Centre, Mifflin, and Union Counties.

Senator Corman is currently the chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee. He also serves as a member of the Banking and Insurance, Finance, Rules and Executive Nominations, and State Government Committees.

After obtaining an Associate Degree in Communications from the Pennsylvania College of Technology and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the Pennsylvania State University, Senator Corman began his professional career as the Director of Field Services for the Pennsylvania State Builders Association. He later went on to become the State Director for United States Senator Rick Santorum.

These hands-on experiences in state and federal government have made Senator Corman one of the General Assembly’s foremost authorities on public policy issues. He has put these resources to work as the former Majority Policy Chairman while quickly ascending the ranks of Senate Republican leadership.

Senator Corman has also worked to enact major government reforms such as the Right-to-Know Law, the Privacy and Security Legislative Act and the Mandate Waiver Program.

Senator Corman continues to advocate for ways to develop Pennsylvania’s workforce and strengthen the state’s economy. His steadfast commitment to revitalizing business and industry in the Commonwealth has resulted in the creation of thousands of jobs for working-class Pennsylvanians.

Senator Jake CormanIn addition, Senator Corman has played a leading role in shaping solutions to economic and health care issues in Pennsylvania. His leadership has resulted in increased access to the Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly (PACE) program for senior citizens.

Senator Corman is married to Kelli Corman. They are the parents of three children, Isabella, Davis and Jacob Corman. Senator and Mrs. Corman reside in Bellefonte, Centre County.

Visit Jake’s website at: www.JakeCorman.com

You may also learn more by visiting our Events Calendar.

• Centre GOP Luncheon – Friday, April 20, 2012 – Noon
  

WHAT: April Meeting of the Republican Party of Centre County

WHEN: Friday, April 20 – Noon to 1:30pm

WHERE: Ramada State College (1450 S. Atherton Street)

Please come out to meet fellow Republicans from across our region and talk with GOP elected officials and candidates. We will be discussing final plans for the Pennsylvania Republican Primary.

On the Menu:

Please choose one (1) of the following entrees for your lunch:

Grilled Chicken Salad – Crisp Lettuce and Greens with Fresh Garden Vegetables, Topped with Grilled Breast of Chicken

Charbroiled Burger – 8 Ounce Certified Angus Beef Patty on a Kaiser Roll with Lettuce, Tomato and Sliced Onion

Tuna Croissant – Fresh Tuna Salad on a Flaky Croissant with Lettuce, Tomato and Onion

$10.00 per person payable at Registration

Please let Deb Flavin know that you plan to attend:  deb.flavin@centregop.org or via phone at 814-380-2715.

• PENNSYLVANIA PRIMARY ELECTION – Tuesay, April 24, 2012 – POLLS OPEN 7am to 8pm
  

DON”T FORGET TO VOTE! Learn more about Republican candidates on the primary ballot on our Candidates page.

To suggest an event for inclusion on our site, please contact Deb Flavin: deb.flavin@centregop.org