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American politician For the United States Army general, see Gordon Byrom Rogers. For the writer, see Gordon Rodgers.
Gordon Rogers
Member of the Rhode Island Senate
from the 21st district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 1, 2019
Preceded byNicholas Kettle
Personal details
Born (1964-12-22) December 22, 1964 (age 60)
Political partyRepublican
SpouseHeidi
Children4
ResidenceFoster, Rhode Island

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, 2014, and 2016.

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, was disqualified from the race. 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:

  • Environment & Agriculture
  • Housing & Municipal Government
  • Rules, Government Ethics & Oversight

Electoral record

2022 general election: Rhode Island State Senate, District 21
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Gordon Rogers 8,319 64.4%
Democratic Giang Bui 4,577 35.4%
2018 general election: Rhode Island State Senate, District 21
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. ^ "Gordon Rogers". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  2. ^ "Gordon Rogers' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  3. ^ 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.
  10. "2022 General Election, Senator in General Assembly District 21". Cranston, Rhode Island: Rhode Island Board of Elections. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
  11. "2018 General Election, Senator in General Assembly District 21". Cranston, Rhode Island: Rhode Island Board of Elections. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
Members of the Rhode Island Senate
President of Senate
Dominick Ruggerio (D)
President pro tempore
Hanna Gallo (D)
Majority Leader
Ryan Pearson (D)
Minority Leader
Jessica de la Cruz (R)
  1. ▌Jake Bissaillon (D)
  2. ▌Ana Quezada (D)
  3. ▌Sam Zurier (D)
  4. ▌Dominick Ruggerio (D)
  5. ▌Sam Bell (D)
  6. ▌Tiara Mack (D)
  7. ▌Frank Ciccone (D)
  8. ▌Vacant
  9. ▌John Burke (D)
  10. ▌Walter Felag (D)
  11. ▌Linda Ujifusa (D)
  12. ▌Louis DiPalma (D)
  13. ▌Dawn Euer (D)
  14. ▌Valarie Lawson (D)
  15. ▌Meghan Kallman (D)
  16. ▌Jonathon Acosta (D)
  17. ▌Thomas Paolino (R)
  18. ▌Robert Britto (D)
  19. ▌Ryan Pearson (D)
  20. ▌Roger Picard (D)
  21. ▌Gordon Rogers (R)
  22. ▌David Tikoian (D)
  23. ▌Jessica de la Cruz (R)
  24. ▌Melissa Murray (D)
  25. ▌Vacant
  26. ▌Frank Lombardi (D)
  27. ▌Hanna Gallo (D)
  28. ▌Joshua Miller (D)
  29. ▌Anthony DeLuca II (R)
  30. ▌Mark McKenney (D)
  31. ▌Matthew LaMountain (D)
  32. ▌Pamela Lauria (D)
  33. ▌Lou Raptakis (D)
  34. ▌Elaine Morgan (R)
  35. ▌Bridget Valverde (D)
  36. ▌Alana DiMario (D)
  37. ▌Sue Sosnowski (D)
  38. ▌Victoria Gu (D)
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