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Earline Rogers
| Earline Rogers | |
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| Indiana State Senate District 3 | |
| Incumbent | |
| In office | |
| 1990-present | |
| Term ends | |
| November 9, 2016 | |
| Years in position | 23 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Compensation | |
| Base salary | $22,616.46/year |
| Per diem | $152/day |
| Elections and appointments | |
| Last election | November 6, 2012 |
| First elected | 1990 |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 |
| Term limits | No |
| Prior offices | |
| Indiana House of Representatives | |
| Education | |
| Bachelor's | Indiana University, Bloomington (1957) |
| Master's | Indiana University, Bloomington (1971) |
| Personal | |
| Birthday | December 20, 1934 |
| Profession | Education Consultant |
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Contents |
Rogers was President/member of the Gary City Council from 1980 to 1982. She served in the Indiana State House of Representatives from 1982 to 1990. She joined the Indiana State Senate in 1990 and has served in that position since. She is former Assistant Minority Whip, former Assistant Minority Leader, and current Minority Whip.
Rogers was a teacher for Gary Community School Corporation from 1957 to 1995. She is currently an Education Consultant.
Rogers earned her BS and MS from Indiana University, Bloomington, in 1957 and 1971, respectively.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Rogers served on the following committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Education and Career Development | ||||
| • Homeland Security, Transportation and Veterans Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Rogers served on these committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appointments and Claims | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Education and Career Development | ||||
| • Health and Provider Services | ||||
| • Homeland Security, Transportation & Veterans Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Rogers served on these committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appointments and Claims | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Education and Career Development | ||||
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Health and Provider Services | ||||
| • Homeland Security, Transportation & Veterans Affairs | ||||
Personal
Rogers and her husband, Louis, have two children.
Elections
2012
- See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2012
Rogers won re-election in the 2012 election for Indiana State Senate District 3. Rogers defeated David Vinzant and Darren Washington in the May 8 Democratic primary [1]and ran unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Indiana State Senate, District 3, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Earline Rogers Incumbent |
100% | 42,011 | |
| Total Votes | 42,011 | |||
| Indiana State Senate, District 3 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Earline Rogers Incumbent |
58.1% | 9,193 |
| David Vinzant | 20.4% | 3,226 |
| Darren L. Washington | 21.5% | 3,411 |
| Total Votes | 15,830 | |
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Earline Rogers won the election to the Indiana State Senate District 3. She ran unopposed receiving 38,017 votes.[4]
| Indiana State Senate, District 3 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Earline Rogers (D)
|
38,017 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
In 2008, Rogers collected $27,950 in donations.[5]
Listed below are those that contributed most to her campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Build Indiana Council | $3,000 |
| NW in African American & Hispanic Legislators Scholarship Fund Inc. | $2,500 |
| US Steel Corp | $2,000 |
| AT&T | $2,000 |
| Indiana State Medical Association | $1,500 |
| Duke Energy | $1,300 |
| Indiana Association of Realtors | $1,000 |
| Indiana Statewide Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives | $1,000 |
Recent news
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Earline Rogers News Feed
- Women honored for their influence in the region - Post-Tribune
- Gary leaders call for proactive approach for next General Assembly - Post-Tribune
- State attorney general says new laws will protect the public - Post-Tribune
- Senate approves thaw of Lake levy freeze - nwitimes.com
- Pence signs 291 new laws - nwitimes.com
- Pence Signs Casino, Common Core Bills - Inside INdiana Business (press release)
- Governor signs bill establishing Principal Leadership Institute - Indiana State University
- Pence orders cuts in Calumet Township spending - nwitimes.com
- RICH JAMES: GOP should remember its treatment of Lake County - nwitimes.com
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External links
- Official Indiana State Senate website of Earline Rogers
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
- Earline Rogers on Facebook
References
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- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, " Official 2012 General Election Results," accessed January 19, 2013
- ↑ Indiana Senate official election results for 2008
- ↑ Rogers Campaign Donors
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