Eugene Yaw

E. Eugene Yaw (born February 26, 1943) is an American politician from Pennsylvania currently serving as a Republican member of the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 23rd district since 2009.

Eugene Yaw
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 23rd district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 6, 2009
Preceded by	Roger Madigan
Personal details
Born	(1943-02-26) February 26, 1943 (age 82) Montoursville, Pennsylvania
Political party	Republican
Residence	Loyalsock Township, Pennsylvania
Alma mater	Lycoming College American University (JD)

Early life and education

Yaw was born to Emerson A. and Harriet Yaw. He graduated from Montoursville High School^[1] and attended Bucknell University from 1961 to 1963. He served in the U.S. Army from 1964 to 1968^[2] and graduated from the United States Army Field Artillery School in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. He was honorably discharged as first lieutenant after an overseas tour of duty as an artillery officer.^[3] He graduated from Lycoming College with a B.A. in 1970 and received a J.D. degree from American University in 1973.^[4]

Career

He served as Lycoming County solicitor for 17 years and currently serves as a Republican member of the Pennsylvania Senate for the 23rd district since 2009.^[4]

He has been a supporter of legislation related to Marcellus Shale drilling and the gas industry.^[5]

He was a recipient of the National Federation of Independent Business Award for his voting record in support of small businesses in Pennsylvania.^[1]

Committee assignments

For the 2025-2026 Session, Yaw sits on the following committees in the State Senate:^[6]

• Environmental Resources & Energy (Chair)
• Judiciary (Vice Chair)
• Agriculture & Rural Affairs
• Banking & Insurance
• Community, Economic & Recreational Development
• Rules & Executive Nominations