| Elder Vogel | |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| State Senate: | Pennsylvania |
| District: | 47th |
| Term Start: | January 6, 2009 |
| Predecessor: | Gerald LaValle |
| Party: | Republican |
| Birth Date: | July 9, 1956 |
| Birth Place: | Rochester, Pennsylvania |
| Occupation: | Dairy Farmer |
| Residence: | New Sewickley Township, PA |
| Website: | Pennsylvania State Senator Elder Vogel |
Elder Vogel Jr. (born July 9, 1956) is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania State Senate. He has represented the 47th district since 2009.[1]
Vogel is a fourth generation dairy farmer who operates his family's farm in New Sewickley Township.
Prior to joining the Senate, Vogel served as a New Sewickley Township supervisor.[2]
On November 4, 2008, he was elected to the State Senate, succeeding retiring Democrat Gerald LaValle. Vogel defeated his opponent, Jason Petrella, by a margin of 56.8% to 43.2%.[3] His original opponent, State Representative Sean Ramaley, dropped out of the race due to alleged involvement in the bonusgate scandal.[4]
Vogel currently serves as Chairman of the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, Vice-chairman of the Senate Local Government Committee, and also sits on the Appropriations, Environmental Resources & Energy, Public Health & Welfare, and Urban Affairs & Housing Committees.