Career
He has represented the 47th district since 2009. Vogel is a fourth generation dairy farmer who operates his family"s farm in New Sewickley Township. Prior to joining the Senate, Vogel served as a New Sewickley Township supervisor.
On November 4, 2008, he was elected to the State Senate, succeeding retiring Democrat Gerald LaValle.
Vogel currently serves as Chairman of the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, Vice-Chairman of the Senate Local Government Committee, and also sits on the Appropriations, Environmental Resources & Energy, Public Health & Welfare, and Urban Affairs & Housing Committees.
