Elder Vogel

American politician
Elder Vogel
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate
from the 47th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 6, 2009
Preceded byGerald LaValle
Personal details
Born (1956-07-09) July 9, 1956 (age 67)
Rochester, Pennsylvania
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceNew Sewickley Township, PA
OccupationDairy Farmer
WebsitePennsylvania 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.

Professional career

Vogel is a fourth generation dairy farmer who operates his family's farm in New Sewickley Township.[1]

Political career

Prior to joining the Senate, Vogel served as a New Sewickley Township supervisor.[1]

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%.[2] His original opponent, State Representative Sean Ramaley, dropped out of the race due to alleged involvement in the bonusgate scandal.[3]

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.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Profile". Senate of Pennsylvania. Archived from the original on 2010-06-26. Retrieved 2009-02-21.
  2. ^ "2008 General Election Official Returns: Senator in the General Assembly". November 4, 2008. Archived from the original on 2012-02-06.
  3. ^ Gleiter, Dan (July 31, 2008). "Ramaley drops out of Senate race". The Patriot-News. The Associated Press. Retrieved 2020-03-03.

External links

  • State Senator Elder Vogel official PA Senate website
  • Vogel 2008 at the Wayback Machine (archive index) official campaign website
  • Profile at Vote Smart
Pennsylvania State Senate
Preceded by
Gerald LaValle
 Member of the Pennsylvania Senate for the 47th District
2009–present 		Succeeded by
Incumbent
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  43. ▌Jay Costa (D)
  44. ▌Katie Muth (D)
  45. ▌Jim Brewster (D)
  46. ▌Camera Bartolotta (R)
  47. ▌Elder Vogel (R)
  48. ▌Chris Gebhard (R)
  49. ▌Dan Laughlin (R)
  50. ▌Michele Brooks (R)


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