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Gordon Rogers

Gordon Rogers

American politician

For the United States Army general, see Gordon Byrom Rogers. For the writer, see Gordon Rodgers.

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.

Quick Facts Member of the Rhode Island Senate from the 21st district, Preceded by ...

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

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References

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