Gordon Rogers
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| Gordon Rogers | |
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| Member of the Rhode Island Senate from the 21st district |
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| Assumed office January 1, 2019[1] |
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| Preceded by | Nicholas Kettle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 22, 1964 [2] |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | 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
| 2018 general election: Rhode Island State Senate, District 21[1] | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Gordon Rogers | 5,271 | 42.5% | |
| Independent | Michael Fine | 3,758 | 30.3% | |
| Democratic | James Safford | 3,377 | 27.2% | |
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