Ryan Aument
Ryan Aument | |
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Aument speaks with the media at the Pennsylvania State Capitol | |
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 36th district | |
| In office January 6, 2015 – December 31, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Brubaker |
| Succeeded by | James Malone |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 41st district | |
| In office January 4, 2011 – November 30, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Katie True |
| Succeeded by | Brett Miller |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 16, 1976 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kate Aument |
| Residence | East Hempfield Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | The Citadel |
| Awards | Bronze Star |
| Website | www |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | Iraq War |
Ryan P. Aument (born December 16, 1976) is an American politician and former Republican member of the Pennsylvania State Senate. He represented the 36th district from 2015 to 2024, when he resigned to become State Director for U.S. Senator Dave McCormick. Prior to his election to the State Senate in 2014, he served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, for the 41st District, which includes portions of Lancaster County. Throughout his political career, Aument was involved in various legislative initiatives, including education reform, and has been a firm opponent of abortion and LGBT rights.
He also served on the bipartisan COVID-19 task force established by Governor Tom Wolf and played a role in coordinating vaccination efforts in his home county.
Aument has a military background, having served as a captain in the United States Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom, where he earned several military honors.