Gordon Rogers

Gordon E. Rogers (born December 22, 1964) is an American politician. He is a Republican representing the 21st district in the Rhode Island State Senate.

Biography
Rogers grew up in Foster, Rhode Island. He and his wife, Heidi, have four children and live in Foster.

Political career
Rogers was elected to three terms on the Foster Town Council, in 2010, 2014, and 2016.

Rogers announced his candidacy for the District 21 seat in the Rhode Island State Senate in February 2018, following the resignation of the 21st district's former senator, Nicholas Kettle. His lone opponent in the Republican primary, Julie Lamin, was disqualified from the race. In the general election, Rogers faced Michael Fine, an independent candidate, and James Safford, a Democrat; Rogers won the three-way race with 42.5% of the vote.

Rogers sits on the following Senate committees:
 * Environment & Agriculture
 * Housing & Municipal Government
 * Rules, Government Ethics & Oversight