Elder Vogel

Elder Vogel
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate
from the 47th district
Assumed office
January 6, 2009
Preceded by Gerald LaValle
Personal details
Born (1956-07-09) July 9, 1956
Rochester, Pennsylvania
Political party Republican
Residence New Sewickley Township, PA
Occupation Dairy Farmer
Website Pennsylvania State Senator Elder Vogel

Elder Vogel, Jr. 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.[2]

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%.[3] His original opponent, State Representative Sean Ramaley, dropped out of the race due to alleged involvement in the bonusgate scandal.[4]

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.[5]

References

  1. ↑ http://senatoreldervogel.com/profile
  2. ↑ http://senatoreldervogel.com/profile.htm
  3. ↑ http://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us
  4. ↑ http://www.pennlive.com
  5. ↑ http://senatoreldervogel.com/profile

External links

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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