Gordon Rogers
Gordon Rogers | |
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Member of the Rhode Island Senate from the 21st district | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office January 1, 2019[1] | |
Preceded by | Nicholas Kettle |
Personal details | |
Born | (1964-12-22) December 22, 1964 (age 59)[2] |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Heidi[2] |
Children | 4[2] |
Residence | Foster, Rhode Island[3] |
Gordon E. Rogers (born December 22, 1964) is an American politician. He is a Republican representing the 21st district in the Rhode Island State Senate.
Biography
Rogers grew up in Foster, Rhode Island.[3] He and his wife, Heidi, have four children[2] and live in Foster.[3]
Political career
Rogers was elected to three terms on the Foster Town Council, in 2010,[4] 2014,[5] and 2016.[6]
Rogers announced his candidacy for the District 21 seat in the Rhode Island State Senate in February 2018, following the resignation of the 21st district's former senator, Nicholas Kettle.[3] His lone opponent in the Republican primary, Julie Lamin,[7] was disqualified from the race.[8] In the general election, Rogers faced Michael Fine, an independent candidate, and James Safford, a Democrat; Rogers won the three-way race with 42.5% of the vote.[1]
Rogers sits on the following Senate committees:[9]
- Environment & Agriculture
- Housing & Municipal Government
- Rules, Government Ethics & Oversight
Electoral record
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Gordon Rogers | 5,271 | 42.5% | |
Independent | Michael Fine | 3,758 | 30.3% | |
Democratic | James Safford | 3,377 | 27.2% |
References
- ^ a b c "Gordon Rogers". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Gordon Rogers' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- ^ a b c d Moorehead, Jacquelyn (28 February 2018). "Foster council member declares candidacy for vacant Kettle seat". Valley Breeze. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- ^ "2010 General Election: Foster". Election Results. State of Rhode Island Board of Elections. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- ^ "2014 General Election: Foster". Election Results. State of Rhode Island Board of Elections. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- ^ "2016 General Election: Foster". Election Results. State of Rhode Island Board of Elections. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- ^ "Candidate declare intent to run in Foster". Valley Breeze. 2 June 2018. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- ^ "Julie Lamin". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- ^ "Biography: Senator Gordon E. Rogers". rilin.state.ri.us. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
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