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.

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

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. "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.


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