Elder Vogel, Jr. (born July 9, 1956) is a

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member of the

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. 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

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to the State Senate, succeeding retiring

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. Vogel defeated his opponent, Jason Petrella, by a margin of 56.8% to 43.2%. His original opponent, State Representative

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, dropped out of the race due to alleged involvement in the

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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 Vogel
official PA Senate website * official campaign website Republican Party Pennsylvania state senators 1956 births Living people 21st-century American politicians People from Rochester, Pennsylvania {{Pennsylvania-PASenate-stub