Harold Rogers

HAROLD ROGERS, Republican, of Somerset, KY; born in Barrier, KY, December 31, 1937; education: attended Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY, 1956-57; A.B., University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, 1962; LL.B., University of Kentucky Law School, Lexington, KY, 1964; military service: enlisted, North Carolina and Kentucky National Guard, 1957-64 (retiring with the rank of Staff Sergeant); professional history: lawyer; associate, Smith and Blackburn, 1964-67; private practice, 1967-69; Commonwealth Attorney, Pulaski and Rockcastle Counties, 1969-80; delegate, Republican National Convention, 1972, 1976, 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004 and 2008; election history: elected to the 97th Congress on November 4, 1980; reelected to each succeeding Congress; became dean of the House, March 18, 2022.