John Gordner
John R. Gordner | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 27th district | |
| In office November 24, 2003[1] – November 30, 2022[2] | |
| Preceded by | Edward Helfrick |
| Constituency | All of Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder and parts of Dauphin and Luzerne Counties |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 109th district | |
| In office January 5, 1993[3] – November 24, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Ted Stuban |
| Succeeded by | David R. Millard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 5, 1962 Berwick, Pennsylvania |
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| Spouse | Lori Gordner |
| Residence | Berwick, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | Dickinson College Dickinson School of Law |
John R. Gordner (born January 5, 1962) is an American lawyer and politician. A Republican, he represented the 27th District in the Pennsylvania State Senate (2003–2022) and the 109th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives (1993–2003). He is a former Democrat, having switched parties in 2001.[4]
Early life
Gordner earned a Juris Doctor from the Dickinson School of Law and has served as a practicing attorney.
Career
Gordner was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1992 and served 11 years in that body.[5][6]
In 2001, Gordner changed political parties from Democrat to Republican.[4]
In 2003, he won a special election to replace Ed Helfrick, who abruptly retired from the Senate earlier that year.[7][8]
In 2022, Gordner resigned from the State Senate to become counsel to incoming President pro tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate Kim Ward.[9]
Personal life
Gordner is a lifelong resident of Berwick, Pennsylvania, where he currently resides with his wife, Lori, and two children.
References
- ^ "Senator John Gordner Announces Resignation from Senate" (PDF). Legislative Journal. Pennsylvania Senate. 2003-11-24.
- ^ Ulrich, Steve (November 28, 2022). "State Senator John Gordner Resigns". PoliticsPA.
- ^ "SESSION OF 1993 - 177TH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY - No. 1" (PDF). Legislative Journal. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 1993-01-05.
- ^ a b Bull, John (2 October 2001). "State House's Gordner switches to GOP". Post Gazette. Retrieved 2020-06-29.
- ^ "John R. Gordner (Democrat)". Official Pennsylvania House of Representatives Profile. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Archived from the original on 2001-08-03.
- ^ "John R. Gordner (Republican)". Official Pennsylvania House of Representatives Profile. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Archived from the original on 2001-08-03.
- ^ "The winner is ... not us". The Daily Item. 2 November 2003.
- ^ "2003 Special Election 27th Senatorial District". Department of State. Retrieved 2020-06-29.
- ^ Murphy, Jan (November 28, 2022). "State lawmaker resigns to take a new role in the Pa. Senate". PennLive Patriot-News. Advance Local Media LLC. Retrieved 30 November 2022.
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