Elder Vogel | |
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Member of the
Pennsylvania Senate from the 47th district | |
Assumed office January 6, 2009 | |
Preceded by | Gerald LaValle |
Personal details | |
Born | Rochester, Pennsylvania | July 9, 1956
Political party | Republican |
Residence | New Sewickley Township, PA |
Occupation | Dairy Farmer |
Website | Pennsylvania State Senator 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.
Vogel is a fourth generation dairy farmer who operates his family's farm in New Sewickley Township. [1]
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]