Elgin Rogers Jr.
Elgin Rogers Jr. (Democratic Party) is a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing District 42. He assumed office on January 1, 2025. His current term ends on December 31, 2026.
Rogers (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Ohio House of Representatives to represent District 42. He is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on May 5, 2026.[source]
Biography
Elgin Rogers Jr. was born in Toledo, Ohio. Rogers graduated from Jesup W. Scott High School. He earned a B.A. in political science from Kent State University and a graduate degree from Indiana University. His career experience includes working as a teacher, director of multiple departments in the Lucas County auditor’s office, and administrator with the Lucas County board of commissioners.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Rogers was assigned to the following committees:
- Energy Committee
- Natural Resources Committee, Ranking Member
- Transportation Committee
- House Ways and Means Committee
Elections
2026
See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 5, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 42
Incumbent Elgin Rogers Jr. (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 42 on May 5, 2026.
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Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for May 5, 2026, was canceled.
Endorsements
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2024
See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Ohio House of Representatives District 42
Incumbent Elgin Rogers Jr. won election in the general election for Ohio House of Representatives District 42 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Elgin Rogers Jr. (D) | 100.0 | 28,382 |
| Total votes: 28,382 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 42
Incumbent Elgin Rogers Jr. advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 42 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Elgin Rogers Jr. | 100.0 | 4,286 |
| Total votes: 4,286 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Ohio House of Representatives District 44
Elgin Rogers Jr. defeated Roy Palmer III in the general election for Ohio House of Representatives District 44 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Elgin Rogers Jr. (D) | 62.8 | 15,239 |
| Roy Palmer III (R) | 37.2 | 9,036 | ||
| Total votes: 24,275 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 44
Elgin Rogers Jr. advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 44 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Elgin Rogers Jr. | 100.0 | 1,987 |
| Total votes: 1,987 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 44
Roy Palmer III advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 44 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Roy Palmer III | 100.0 | 758 | |
| Total votes: 758 | |||
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Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Ohio House of Representatives District 42 |
Officeholder Ohio House of Representatives District 42 |
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Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Ohio House of Representatives District 42 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Paula Hicks-Hudson (D) |
Ohio House of Representatives District 44 2023-2024 |
Succeeded by - |
