Candidate for
State Senator; Pennsylvania State Senate; District 34

Jacob "Jake" Corman, of Centre County, was elected to the Senate of Pennsylvania in 1998 and is now serving his fourth consecutive term. Senator Corman represents the 34th Senatorial District, which includes all of Centre, Juniata, and Mifflin Counties, and a portion of Huntingdon County.

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

Senator Corman obtained an Associate Degree in Communications from the Pennsylvania College of Technology and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the Pennsylvania State University.

His hands-on experiences in state and federal government have made him 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.

In 2009, Corman was elected by his colleagues to serve as chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, one of the most powerful of the standing committees. The committee reviews all legislation for its fiscal impact and plays a crucial role in developing the state budget. In his role as Chairman, Corman has fought against tax increases and pushed for lower spending and greater fiscal restraint. He believes that state government should live within its means + just as Pennsylvania families do.

Senator CormanSenator 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.

In 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 Benner Township, Centre County.