Robert Roggio

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Robert “Bob” Roggio (born February 7, 1947 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a Democrat from Chester County, Pennsylvania, who has announced his candidacy for the 2008 election for the U.S. House in Pennsylvania's competitive 6th congressional district against the Republican incumbent, Jim Gerlach.^[1]

1 Education and Career
2 Family
3 Political Career
- 3.1 2008 Congressional Campaign
4 References
5 External links

[edit] Education and Career

Roggio worked for 30 years at Zenith Products Corporation, a manufacturing company specializing in bathroom storage and organizational products. He rose to the position of Senior Vice President, and was a principal partner in the company for seven years. He retired from the company following its acquisition by the Masco Corporation. Following his retirement from Zenith, Roggio returned to college and earned a B.A. in American Studies from Pennsylvania State University, graduating with high distinction in 2003.

[edit] Family

Bob Roggio has been married to Jeannie Day Roggio since 1972. They have one son, Dax; two daughters, Lia (married to Lex Smith) and Kate (married to André Buck); and two granddaughters, Ani and Kaia Smith.

[edit] Political Career

In 2004, Roggio worked on Senator John Kerry’s presidential campaign, serving as the Philadelphia volunteer coordinator.^[2] In 2006, he worked on Senator Robert Casey, Jr.’s senatorial campaign, serving as the Suburban Philadelphia Coordinator. Following Senator Casey’s victory, Bob Roggio worked as Casey’s field representative for Southeast Pennsylvania.

[edit] 2008 Congressional Campaign

On January 9, 2008, Roggio announced his plans to challenge Republican incumbent Congressman Jim Gerlach in the 6th district.^[3] On January 26, 2008, the Chester County Democrats endorsed Roggio for the Democratic nomination by a wide margin. Roggio received 88 of 111 votes.^[4] On February 21, 2008, Roggio was endorsed by the Montgomery County Democratic Committee, capturing 59 of 76 votes.^[5] Soon after this event, Roggio's two remaining opponents in the Democratic primary, attorney Robert Rovner and developer Mike Leibowitz, withdrew from the race.^[6] Roggio ran unopposed in the primary, which took place on April 28, 2008. He received 100% of the vote with 81,549 votes.^[7]