Paul Clymer
Paul I. Clymer (b. July 8, 1937) is a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 145 from 1981 to 2014.
Clymer did not run for re-election to the House in 2014.[1]
Biography
Clymer earned his B.A. in economics from Muhlenberg College in 1959. His professional experience includes working as a Credit Manager for Lankenau Hospital. Clymer served in the United States Army from 1960 to 1962. He then served in the United States Army Reserve from 1962 to 1964.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Clymer served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Education, Chair |
| • Gaming Oversight |
| • Capitol Preservation, Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Clymer served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Education, Chair |
| • Gaming Oversight |
| • Capitol Preservation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Clymer served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Education, Chair |
| • Gaming Oversight |
Issues
State gambling
In November 2013, the state House approved a gambling expansion bill by a vote of 102-96. The bill allowed Pennsylvania bars and taverns to conduct “small scale gambling” such as raffles and drawings for cash prizes. A similar bill was approved by the Senate in October 2013, but the House-amended bill required Senate concurrence before moving to the governor's desk. The Senate ultimately concurred 34-15, and the bill was signed into law on November 27, 2013. Republican proponents of the bill said the state could raise almost $156 million annually in tax revenue if as many as 2,000 bars and taverns accepted it. Clymer opposed the legislation, saying the bill would not produce the promised revenue and would hurt Pennsylvania families.[2][3]
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.[4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican |  Paul Clymer Incumbent |
64.7% | 19,692 | |
| Democratic | Mary Whitesell | 35.3% | 10,739 | |
| Total Votes | 30,431 | |||
2010
Clymer won re-election to District 145 in 2010. He was unopposed in the May 18 Republican primary and defeated Democrat Mary Whitesell, Charles Moyer (G) and Independent Julie Fagan in the general election on November 2, 2010.[6]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 145 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Paul Clymer (R)
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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 District 145 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 19,148 votes, defeating Democrat Tom Peterson (12,527).[7]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 145 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Paul I. Clymer (R)
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19,148 | 60.5% | ||
| Tom Peterson (D) | 12,527 | 39.6% | ||
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2014
In 2014, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 7 through November 12.
- Pennsylvania Environmental scorecard: 2013-14 scorecard
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- Liberty City LGBT Democratic Club: 2014 Legislative Scorecard
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- Pennsylvania National Federation of Independent Business: 2013-2014 Voting Record
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- The American Conservative Union: 2014 Legislative scorecard
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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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See also
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Pennsylvania General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Pennsylvania state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
Footnotes
- ↑ WFMZ, "Paul Clymer retiring as state representative," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ WatchDog.org, "Gambling expansion bill heads to Pennsylvania Senate," accessed December 9, 2013
- ↑ Pennsylvania General Assembly, "House Bill 1098; Regular Session 2013-2014," accessed December 29, 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
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official 2008 General Election Results," accessed April 15, 2014
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| Preceded by ' |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 145 1981–2014 |
Succeeded by Craig Staats (R) |
