John S. Rodgers | |
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Member of the Vermont Senate from the Essex-Orleans district | |
In office January 9, 2013 –January 6, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Vincent Illuzzi |
Succeeded by | Russ Ingalls |
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from the Orleans-Caledonia 1 district | |
In office January 8,2003 –January 5,2011 | |
Preceded by | David C. Hathaway |
Succeeded by | Vicki Strong |
Personal details | |
Born | St. Johnsbury,Vermont | July 29,1965
Political party | Republican (2024-present) |
Other political affiliations | Democratic (until 2024) |
John S. Rodgers (born July 29,1965) is an American politician who served in the Vermont Senate from the Essex-Orleans district from 2013 to 2021. He previously served in the Vermont House of Representatives from the Orleans-Caledonia 1 district from 2003 to 2011. [1]
As a representative of the rural and relatively conservative Northeast Kingdom,Rodgers held some idiosyncratic stances on issues that were at odds with the Democratic Party,which he was a member of until 2024. [2] Most notably,he is a vocal gun control opponent and was one of the most visible opponents of S.55,the first major gun control bill passed in Vermont. [3] [4]
He ran as a write-in candidate in the Democratic primary for Governor of Vermont in 2018. [5]
Rodgers proposed a controversial bill proposing the banning of cellphone use for people under the age of 21. [6]
In May 2024,Rodgers declared his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor challenging the incumbent David Zuckerman. [7] He later became the Republican nominee on August 13,and is endorsed by incumbent Republican Governor Phil Scott. [8] Rodgers considers himself a moderate Republican,and has said he will not vote for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump in the 2024 election. [9]
Rodgers lives on a farm which has been in his family for over 200 years. [10]
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