Gordon Rogers

American politician
Gordon Rogers
Member of the Rhode Island Senate
from the 21st district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 1, 2019[1]
Preceded byNicholas Kettle
Personal details
Born (1964-12-22) December 22, 1964 (age 59)[2]
Political partyRepublican
SpouseHeidi[2]
Children4[2]
ResidenceFoster, 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

2018 general election: Rhode Island State Senate, District 21[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Gordon Rogers 5,271 42.5%
Independent Michael Fine 3,758 30.3%
Democratic James Safford 3,377 27.2%

References

  1. ^ a b c "Gordon Rogers". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d "Gordon Rogers' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  3. ^ a b c d Moorehead, Jacquelyn (28 February 2018). "Foster council member declares candidacy for vacant Kettle seat". Valley Breeze. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  4. ^ "2010 General Election: Foster". Election Results. State of Rhode Island Board of Elections. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  5. ^ "2014 General Election: Foster". Election Results. State of Rhode Island Board of Elections. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  6. ^ "2016 General Election: Foster". Election Results. State of Rhode Island Board of Elections. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  7. ^ "Candidate declare intent to run in Foster". Valley Breeze. 2 June 2018. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  8. ^ "Julie Lamin". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  9. ^ "Biography: Senator Gordon E. Rogers". rilin.state.ri.us. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
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