Gordon Rogers Explained

Gordon Rogers
State Senate:Rhode Island
District:21st
Term Start:January 1, 2019[1]
Birth Date:22 December 1964[2]
Spouse:Heidi
Children:4
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. He and his wife, Heidi, have four children and live in Foster.

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. 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.

Rogers sits on the following Senate committees:[9]

Notes and References

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