John Rogers (Ohio)

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John Rogers

Democratic Party

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Ohio House of Representatives District 60

Successor: Dan Troy

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John Rogers (Democratic Party) was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing District 60. He assumed office on January 1, 2013. He left office on December 31, 2020.

Rogers (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Ohio House of Representatives to represent District 60. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.

## Contents

* 1 Committee assignments
* 1.1 2017 legislative session
* 1.2 2015 legislative session
* 1.3 2013-2014
* 2 Campaign themes
* 2.1 2016
* 3 Sponsored legislation
* 4 Elections
* 4.1 2020
* 4.2 2018
* 4.3 2016
* 4.4 2014
* 4.5 2012
* 5 Campaign donors
* 5.1 2016
* 5.2 2014
* 5.3 2012
* 6 Scorecards
* 6.1 2020
* 6.2 2019
* 6.3 2018
* 6.4 2017
* 6.5 2016
* 6.6 2015
* 6.7 2014
* 6.8 2013
* 7 Personal
* 8 Noteworthy events
* 8.1 Tested positive for coronavirus on December 9, 2020
* 9 See also
* 10 External links
* 11 Footnotes

## Committee assignments[edit]

#### 2019-2020

Rogers was assigned to the following committees:

* House Finance Committee
* Criminal Justice Committee
* House Public Utilities Committee
* House Ways and Means Committee, Ranking minority member

### 2017 legislative session[edit]

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Ohio committee assignments, 2017

• Criminal Justice
• Finance
• Public Utilities
• Ways and Means

### 2015 legislative session[edit]

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Rogers served on the following committees:

Ohio committee assignments, 2015

• Local Government
• Public Utilities
• Ways and Means

### 2013-2014[edit]

In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Rogers served on the following committees:

Ohio committee assignments, 2013

• State and Local Government
• Ways and Means

## Campaign themes[edit]

#### 2016[edit]

Rogers' campaign website highlighted the following issues:

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Local Business First

As a former successful small business owner, John is bringing common sense solutions to Columbus so we can strengthen our economy and create good-paying jobs.

Keeping Government Accountable

John has been a leader in the fight to make sure that corporations who receive tax breaks from the state are actually creating the jobs they've promised.

Restore Funding To Schools & Safety Forces

As a former mayor, John understands that local government funds are critical to the safety and growth of our communities. In Columbus, he stood up to politicians giving tax breaks to corporations at the expense of middle class families and our communities.[1]

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—John Rogers[2]

## Sponsored legislation[edit]

The following table lists bills sponsored by this legislator. Bills are monitored by BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills sponsored by this person, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.

## Elections[edit]

### 2020[edit]

See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2020

John Rogers was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.

### 2018[edit]

See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

##### General election for Ohio House of Representatives District 60

Incumbent John Rogers defeated Mike Zuren in the general election for Ohio House of Representatives District 60 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate

Votes

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| John Rogers (D)  |

53.7

| 22,122

| Mike Zuren (R)  |

46.3

| 19,064

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Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

| Total votes: 41,186

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Democratic primary election

#####  Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 60

Incumbent John Rogers advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 60 on May 8, 2018.

Candidate

Votes

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| John Rogers |

100.0

| 5,053

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Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.

| Total votes: 5,053

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### 2016[edit]

See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Ohio House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was December 16, 2015.

Incumbent John Rogers defeated Robert Rule in the Ohio House of Representatives District 60 general election.[3]

Ohio House of Representatives, District 60 General Election, 2016

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  |  John Rogers Incumbent | 54.82% | 26,143
| Republican  | Robert Rule | 45.18% | 21,550
Total Votes | 47,693
Source: Ohio Secretary of State

Incumbent John Rogers ran unopposed in the Ohio House of Representatives District 60 Democratic primary.[4][5]

Ohio House of Representatives District 60, Democratic Primary, 2016

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  |  John Rogers Incumbent (unopposed) | 100.00% | 7,865
Total Votes | 7,865

Robert Rule ran unopposed in the Ohio House of Representatives District 60 Republican primary.[4][5]

Ohio House of Representatives District 60, Republican Primary, 2016

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Republican  |  Robert Rule (unopposed) | 100.00% | 10,366
Total Votes | 10,366

### 2014[edit]

See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for the Ohio House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 6, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 5, 2014. Incumbent John Rogers was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while George M. Phillips was unopposed in the Republican primary. Rogers defeated Phillips in the general election.[6]

Ohio House of Representatives, District 60 General Election, 2014

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  | John Rogers Incumbent | 54.4% | 15,776
| Republican  |  George M. Phillips  | 45.6% | 13,212
Total Votes | 28,988

### 2012[edit]

See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2012

Rogers won election in the 2012 election for Ohio House of Representatives District 60. He defeated Lori Dinallo (R) in general election on November 6, 2012.

Ohio House of Representatives, District 60, General Election, 2012

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  | John M. Rogers | 55.5% | 27,115
| Republican  |  Lori Dinallo  | 44.5% | 21,767
Total Votes | 48,882

## Campaign donors[edit]

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John Rogers campaign contribution history

Year | Office | Result | Contributions
2018 | Ohio House of Representatives District 60 |  ✔ | $155,764
2016 | Ohio House of Representatives, District 60 |  ✔ | $109,238
2014 | Ohio State House, District 60 |  ✔ | $218,784
2012 | Ohio State House, District 60 |  ✔ | $189,543
Grand total raised | $673,329

Source: Follow the Money

### 2018

Ohio House of Representatives District 60 2018 election - Campaign Contributions

Top individual contributors to John Rogers's campaign in 2018
PILUSO, FREDERICK | $560.00
CASSELL, TIM | $500.00
MCGUINNESS, RAY | $480.00
CROCKER, JACQUELINE | $380.00
KLAMMER, BETTY | $370.00
Total Raised in 2018 | $155,764.45
Source: Follow the Money

### 2016[edit]

Rogers won re-election to the Ohio House of Representatives in 2016. During that election cycle, Rogers raised a total of $109,238.

Ohio House of Representatives 2016 election - campaign contributions

Top contributors to John Rogers (Ohio)'s campaign in 2016
House Democratic Caucus Fund Of Ohio| $18,929
Ohio Education Association| $8,500
Operating Engineers Local 18| $8,100
Ohio Federation Of Teachers| $8,000
Ohio State Building & Construction Trades Council| $2,500
Total raised in 2016| $109,238
Source: Follow the Money

### 2014[edit]

Rogers won re-election to the Ohio State House in 2014. During that election cycle, Rogers raised a total of $218,784.

Ohio State House 2014 election - Campaign Contributions

Top contributors to John Rogers (Ohio)'s campaign in 2014
Ohio Democratic Party| $61,968
Ohio Education Association| $12,156
American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees / Afscme| $12,155
Ohio State Auto Workers| $12,000
Ohio Credit Union League| $11,395
Total Raised in 2014| $218,784
Source: Follow the Money

### 2012[edit]

Rogers won election to the Ohio State House in 2012. During that election cycle, Rogers raised a total of $189,543.

Ohio State House 2012 election - campaign contributions

Top contributors to John Rogers's campaign in 2012
Ohio Democratic Party| $90,544
House Democratic Caucus Fund of Ohio| $53,757
Ohio State Auto Workers| $11,544
Citizens For Troy| $10,100
American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees / Afscme| $7,500
Total raised in 2012| $189,543
Source: Follow the Money

## Scorecards[edit]

See also: State legislative scorecards and State legislative scorecards in Ohio

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### 2020

In 2020, the Ohio State Legislature was in session from January 6 to December 31.

* Innovation Ohio

Representatives are scored on their votes on bills affecting working families.

* National Federation of Independent Business

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.

* Ohio Chamber of Commerce

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills impacting Ohio's business community.

### 2019

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2019, click [show].

In 2019, the Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 7 through December 31.

* The American Conservative Union

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

### 2018

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2018, click [show].

In 2018, the 132nd Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 2 through December 31.

* Innovation Ohio

Representatives are scored on their votes on bills affecting working families.

* Ohio Chamber of Commerce

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills impacting Ohio's business community.

* The American Conservative Union

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

### 2017

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2017, click [show].

In 2017, the 132nd Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 2 through December 31.

* Ohio Chamber of Commerce

Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills impacting Ohio's business community.

* The American Conservative Union

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

### 2016

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2016, click [show].

In 2016, the 131st Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 5 through December 31.

* Ohio Chamber of Commerce: 2015-2016 scorecard

Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills impacting Ohio's business community.

* The American Conservative Union

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

### 2015

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2015, click [show].

In 2015, the 131st Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 5 through December 31.

* Ohio Chamber of Commerce: 2015-2016 scorecard

Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills impacting Ohio's business community.

* The American Conservative Union

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

### 2014

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2014, click [show].

In 2014, the 130th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 7 through December 31.

* Innovation Ohio: 130th General Assembly - Women's issues scorecard

Legislators are scored based on their votes on women’s issues.

* The American Conservative Union: 2014 legislative scorecard

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

### 2013

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In 2013, the 130th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 7 to December 31.

* Innovation Ohio: 130th General Assembly - Women's issues scorecard

Legislators are scored based on their votes on women’s issues.

* The American Conservative Union: 2013 legislative scorecard

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

## Personal[edit]

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Rogers currently resides in Mentor on the Lake, Ohio.[7]

## Noteworthy events[edit]

### Tested positive for coronavirus on December 9, 2020[edit]

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On December 9, 2020, Rogers announced he had tested positive for coronavirus.[8]

## See also[edit]

* Ohio House of Representatives
* State legislative elections, 2018
* State legislative elections, 2018
* Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2018
* House Committees
* Ohio General Assembly
* Joint Committees
* Ohio state legislative districts

## External links[edit]

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## Footnotes[edit]

1. ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
2. ↑ Friends of Rogers, "Issues," accessed September 28, 2016
3. ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Official election results," accessed December 21, 2016
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Ohio Secretary of State, "Candidate Listing By Office," accessed February 8, 2016
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Ohio Secretary of State, "2016 Official Elections Results," accessed August 29, 2016
6. ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Official primary election results for May 6, 2014," accessed July 3, 2014
7. ↑ Cite error: Invalid `<ref>` tag; no text was provided for refs named `bio`
8. ↑ News Herald, "Area state Rep. John Rogers tests positive for coronavirus," December 9, 2020

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Preceded by
- | Ohio House of Representatives \- District 60
2013–2020  | Succeeded by
Dan Troy (D)

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