Elgin Rogers
Representative · State house · Ohio · District 42
Democratic
Biography
Representative Elgin Rogers, Jr. serves the people of House District 42. Representative Rogers is an alumnus of Harvard University Kennedy School: Senior Executives in State and Local Government. His educational training is rooted in American Government & Politics, and management of Urban Government Systems. Elgin credits his educational success to the support of his family, influential teachers, professors, coaches and Fairside community center in Toledo, Ohio. He holds a Master of Arts degree from Indiana University, Bloomington, & a Bachelor of Arts degree from Kent State University in Kent Ohio. Elgin Rogers, Jr. is an advocate for those fighting the realities of poverty, poor working conditions, health disparities, and hopelessness. Throughout the community Elgin is known for his willingness to help and his ability to address and help solve complex problems. Representative Rogers began his public service career in education, researching and teaching American Government and Political Science at the collegiate level. He is an advocate for expanding educational opportunities for all. He views education as the foundation that leads to multiple pathways to a healthy and successful life. Representative Rogers continues to champion educational attainment and improving health disparities in his role as a state legislator.
On the record
- Education
- Harvard University Kennedy School, Senior Executives in State and Local Government; Indiana University, Bloomington, Master of Arts; Kent State University, Bachelor of Arts
- Profession
- Educator; Political Scientist
- Birthplace
- Toledo, Ohio
Contact
- Capitol office
- 77 S. High St. 10th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215 · 614-466-1401
- Phone
- 614-466-1401
- rep42@ohiohouse.gov