Elder Vogel | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 47th district | |
| Assumed office January 6, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Gerald LaValle |
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| Born | July 9,1956 Rochester,Pennsylvania,U.S. |
| 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 an American politician and Republican member of the Pennsylvania State Senate. He has represented the 47th district since 2009. [1]
Vogel is a fourth generation dairy farmer who operates his family's farm in New Sewickley Township. [2]
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]
For the 2025-2026 Session,Vogel sits on the following committees in the State Senate: [5]
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