Elder Vogel, Jr. (born July 9, 1956) is a
Republican
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Political ideology
* An advocate of a republic, a type of government that is not a monarchy or dictatorship, and is usually associated with the rule of law.
** Republicanism, the ideology in support of republics or agains ...
member of the
Pennsylvania State Senate
The Pennsylvania State Senate is the upper house of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, the Pennsylvania state legislature. The State Senate meets in the State Capitol building in Harrisburg. Senators are elected for four year terms, staggered ev ...
. 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.
Political career
Prior to joining the Senate, Vogel served as a New Sewickley Township supervisor.
On November 4, 2008, he was
elected Elected may refer to:
* "Elected" (song), by Alice Cooper, 1973
* ''Elected'' (EP), by Ayreon, 2008
*The Elected, an American indie rock band
See also
*Election
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to the State Senate, succeeding retiring
Democrat
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Politics
*A proponent of democracy, or democratic government; a form of government involving rule by the people.
*A member of a Democratic Party:
**Democratic Party (United States) (D)
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Gerald LaValle. Vogel defeated his opponent, Jason Petrella, by a margin of 56.8% to 43.2%. His original opponent, State Representative
Sean Ramaley, dropped out of the race due to alleged involvement in the
bonusgate scandal.
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.
References
External links
State Senator Elder Vogelofficial PA Senate website
* official campaign website
Republican Party Pennsylvania state senators
1956 births
Living people
21st-century American politicians
People from Rochester, Pennsylvania
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