Katherine Rogers
Katherine Rogers (Democratic Party) was a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing Merrimack 28. She assumed office on December 5, 2012. She left office on April 10, 2022.
Rogers (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the New Hampshire House of Representatives to represent Merrimack 28. She won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Rogers died on April 10, 2022.[1]
In August 2017, Rogers was charged with assaulting activist Susan Olsen. Rogers pleaded not guilty and waived her arraignment on September 26, 2017. She later pleaded guilty to assault on December 22, 2017, and was sentenced to anger management classes.[2][3][4] Read more here.
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Rogers was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Rogers was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| New Hampshire committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Finance - Division III |
| • Finance |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Rogers served on the following committees:
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| • Finance |
| • Finance - Division III, Clerk |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Rogers served on the following committees:
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| • Finance, Clerk |
| • Finance - Division I |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 28
Incumbent Katherine Rogers defeated Andrew Georgevits in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 28 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Katherine Rogers (D) | 57.1 | 4,032 |
| Andrew Georgevits (R) | 42.9 | 3,027 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 5 | ||
| Total votes: 7,064 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 28
Incumbent Katherine Rogers advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 28 on September 8, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Katherine Rogers | 99.1 | 1,766 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.9 | 16 | ||
| Total votes: 1,782 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 28
Andrew Georgevits advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 28 on September 8, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Andrew Georgevits | 98.7 | 932 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.3 | 12 | ||
| Total votes: 944 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 28
Incumbent Katherine Rogers defeated Andrew Georgevits in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 28 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Katherine Rogers (D) | 57.9 | 3,137 |
| Andrew Georgevits (R) | 42.1 | 2,278 | ||
| Total votes: 5,415 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 28
Incumbent Katherine Rogers advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 28 on September 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Katherine Rogers | 100.0 | 1,334 |
| Total votes: 1,334 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 28
Andrew Georgevits advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 28 on September 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Andrew Georgevits | 100.0 | 711 | |
| Total votes: 711 | |||
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2016
Elections for the New Hampshire House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on September 13, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 10, 2016.
Incumbent Katherine Rogers defeated Andrew Georgevits in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Merrimack 28 general election.[5][6]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Merrimack 28 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Katherine Rogers Incumbent |
53.16% | 3,382 | |
| Republican | Andrew Georgevits | 46.84% | 2,980 | |
| Total Votes | 6,362 | |||
| Source: New Hampshire Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Katherine Rogers ran unopposed in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Merrimack 28 Democratic primary.[7][8]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Merrimack 28 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Katherine Rogers Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Andrew Georgevits ran unopposed in the New Hampshire House of Representatives District Merrimack 28 Republican primary.[7][8]
| New Hampshire House of Representatives, District Merrimack 28 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Andrew Georgevits (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the New Hampshire House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on September 9, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 13, 2014. Incumbent Katherine Rogers was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Chris Booth (I) did not qualify for the general election ballot. Rogers was unchallenged in the general election.[9]
2012
Rogers won election in the 2012 election for New Hampshire House of Representatives, Merrimack 28. Rogers was unopposed in the September 11 primary and defeated Al Jones (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Katherine Rogers |
64.4% | 3,904 | |
| Republican | Al Jones | 35.6% | 2,155 | |
| Total Votes | 6,059 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Katherine Rogers did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Katherine Rogers completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Rogers' responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Increasing economic opportunity for working families broadening access to affordable health care for all strengthening our public schools
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Protection of the Most vulnerable from Cruelty and Abuse Reasonable gun violence prevention Expanding Voter access
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
Robert F Kennedy has been my Hero since I was a child. He believed that we as a country need to work for the equality of all our people. Although he was born into a life of wealth and priveledge he fought to give the most vulnerable the right to acheive their dreams of economic well being. He suffered great losses yet never gave up and make the ultimate sacrifice for his country.
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
"The Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck and Les Misérables by Victor Hugo
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Honesty and committment to work
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
Honesty, experience in the area of research and a joy in meeting and getting to know people and their "stories"
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
I believe office holders have a duty to listen to the people the represent and then make their best decisions after taking in all the information. That doesn't always mean parroting exactly what they are told but processing it along with information they find in combination with research available to them. I also believe officials have a commitment to be honest with the people they represent
What legacy would you like to leave?
That I was fair and honest
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
I remember President John F Kennedy's assasination I was 8 years old at the time
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
I worked as a kennel worker at a local veterarians office - I worked ther for 2 years
What happened on your most awkward date?
I was set up on a blind date and he took me to a sushi restaurant for the first time. I had never experienced sushi although I am a fish lover. When the food arrived at the table i took the firt forkful and placed it in my mouth only to discover there was not way on earth I was going to successfully swallow it. I had to find a way to gracefully spit out the food while not making a horrible 1st impression on my blind date.
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
I love Christmas because it is all about love, friendship and families. It also is a time to reflect on memories and our lives over the past years.
What is your favorite book? Why?
I have always loved "To kill a Mocking Bird" by Harper Lee
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
Atticus Finch from "To Kill a Mocking Bird" was part of the reason I went to Law school and became an attorney. I have always strived to be like that character, someone who would stand up for the underdag in society and fight for what is fair and just even when the system was against them.
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
My dog Romeo. He is a young Pug dog that is crazy with energy and a joy for living.
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
Drake's - In my Feelings
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
My weight
Every state besides Nebraska has two legislative chambers. What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?
The House is more detail oriented becasue we have more members to deal with the finer details ofbills and more time. With only 24 members (as opposed to the 400 in the House) the Senate is often overwhelmed n dealing with the volume of legislation)
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
yes
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
Our tax policy has been and will continue to be a challenge
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
I believe it is a combination of advise and consent and challenge
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
It is important that legislators work together to build policies and programs that benefit the state that can only happen when there are relationships
What process do you favor for redistricting?
I believe a bi-partisan commmision is the best path
If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
I am a current legislator
If you are a current legislator, what appealed to you about your current committees?
I serve on the Finance Committe which builds the most important policy document the state adopts every two yesrs - the state budget. This document states how the state will operate and serve the citizens over the course of the two years
If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?
I am happy serving on the House Finance Committe and working on causes important to me I don't need to be in Leadership
Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
I have always admired former Representative Thoedora Nardi a longtime member of the House Finance Committee from Manchester
Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?
No
Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?
Yes but I do not feel comfortable sharing it with others
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2022
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2021
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2019
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2018
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In 2018, the New Hampshire General Court was in session from January 3 through June 30.
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2016
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In 2013, the 163rd New Hampshire General Court, first year, was in session from January 2 to July 1.
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Noteworthy events
Charged with assault
On August 7, 2017, Rogers was charged with assaulting activist Susan Olsen. The alleged incident occurred during a state Senate recount in November 2016. Last November, Olsen was allegedly sitting next to Rep. Rogers when Olsen asked Rogers to move the ballots closer. Olsen says that was when Rogers grabbed her and hit her on the head.[12]
On September 26, 2017, Rogers waived her arraignment and pleaded not guilty to the charges. She later pleaded guilty to assault on December 22, 2017, and was sentenced to anger management classes.[2][4]
See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ NEW HAMPSHIRE UPDATE, "Office of the House Clerk RESIGNATIONS, DEATHS, SPECIAL ELECTIONS," accessed April 12, 2022
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Concord Monitor, "Concord representative waives arraignment on assault charge," September 27, 2017
- ↑ NHPR, "N.H. State Rep. Charged with Assaulting Local Gun Activist," August 18, 2017
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Union Leader, "State Rep. Katherine Rogers pleads guilty to assault," December 23, 2017
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "General Election - November 8, 2016," accessed October 25, 2016
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "General Election Results - 2016," accessed December 23, 2016
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 New Hampshire Secretary of State, "State Primary - September 13, 2016," accessed June 22, 2016
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 New Hampshire Secretary of State, "2016 Primary election results," accessed November 21, 2016
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "2014 Filing Period," accessed July 1, 2014
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Results," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "2012 General Election Results," accessed May 15, 2014
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New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 28 2012-2022 |
Succeeded by Art Ellison (D) |
