John D. Rogers (born July 18, 1940) is an American politician from Kentucky who was a member of the Kentucky Senate from 1976 to 1994. Rogers was first elected in 1975 after incumbent senator Norman Farris retired.[1] He resigned from the senate in November 1994 following his conviction on federal corruption charges.[2]
John Rogers | |
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Minority Leader of the Kentucky Senate | |
In office January 6, 1987 – November 10, 1994 | |
Preceded by | Joe Lane Travis |
Succeeded by | Dan Kelly |
Member of the Kentucky Senate from the 15th district | |
In office January 1, 1976 – November 10, 1994 | |
Preceded by | Norman Farris |
Succeeded by | James Crase |
Personal details | |
Born | July 18, 1940 |
Political party | Republican |
References
edit- ^ "Some Assembly seats are going unopposed". The Lexington Herald. November 2, 1975. p. C4.
- ^ "Rogers quits in wake of conviction". The Lexington Herald-Leader. November 11, 1994. p. B1.