State Sen. Ryan Aument, R-Lancaster.
U.S. Sen.-elect Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) on Tuesday announced state Sen. Ryan Aument (R-Lancaster) to serve as his office’s State Director.
McCormick said in a statement that he’s “thrilled” Aument has agreed to serve in this role, citing his background as an Army veteran and role as whip for the Republican majority in the state Senate. The Aument appointment is McCormick’s first staffing decision.
“As State Director, Ryan will oversee our official Senate offices all over the Keystone State, ensuring that we deliver impeccable constituent services and continue to build and strengthen our deep relationships with Pennsylvanians in all corners of the commonwealth,” McCormick said.
Aument has been a member of the Pennsylvania General Assembly since 2011, first winning a seat to represent the 41st District in the state House and then the 36th District in the state Senate. In addition to serving as majority whip, as a Senator, Aument formed and chaired the first Nuclear Energy Caucus.
Aument said he’s grateful for the trust McCormick has placed in him through this position.
“It has been an honor to serve in the State Senate, and I am looking forward to continuing to serve the people of Pennsylvania in this new, important role,” Aument said.
Aument campaigned alongside McCormick throughout his successful 2024 campaign against incumbent U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.), including the launch of McCormick’s 67 county bus tour in February.
Aument’s new role will leave a vacancy in the 36th District, which will trigger a special election after he formally resigns.
According to a release from Senate Republicans, Aument will officially resign from the Senate prior to Jan. 3, 2025. His offices will remain open and staff will remain available to assist constituents with state-related matters during the transition period. Once the resignation is official, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis will have 10 days to declare the date for a special election. The winner will serve the remainder of Aument’s term, which ends in 2026.
Aument defeated Mike Miller in the GOP primary by 20 points during his most recent bid for reelection in 2022 and was unopposed in the general election.
Aument was also reelected as the Majority Whip last month for the upcoming session, meaning Republicans will have to choose someone else to serve in this leadership position.
Republicans currently hold a slim majority in the Senate, while Democrats hold an even slimmer lead in the state House.