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
Minority Leader of the Kentucky Senate
In office
January 6, 1987 – November 10, 1994
Preceded byJoe Lane Travis
Succeeded byDan Kelly
Member of the Kentucky Senate
from the 15th district
In office
January 1, 1976 – November 10, 1994
Preceded byNorman Farris
Succeeded byJames Crase
Personal details
Born (1940-07-18) July 18, 1940 (age 84)
Political partyRepublican

References

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  1. ^ "Some Assembly seats are going unopposed". The Lexington Herald. November 2, 1975. p. C4.
  2. ^ "Rogers quits in wake of conviction". The Lexington Herald-Leader. November 11, 1994. p. B1.