If you ever need a friend call Elgin (614-466-1401) [email protected]. is the State Representative for Ohio House District 42. He was re-elected on November 5th 2023 to the 42nd House District. He was sworn into office on January 1, 2025 by Ohio Supreme Court Justice Melody J. Justice Stewart is the first and only African American woman to be elected in the state of Ohio across all eighty-eight
(88) counties. Additionally Justice Stewart is the first African American ever elected to the Ohio Supreme Court. Ohio Supreme Court Justice Melody J. Stewart's last official act as a justice was issuing the oath of office to Representative Elgin Rogers, Jr. is a graduate of Jesup W. Scott High School. He is an alumna of Harvard University Kennedy School: Senior Executives in State and local government. His educational training is rooted in American Government & Politics, and management of Urban Government Systems. Elgin credits his educational success to the support of his family, influential teachers, professors, coaches and Fairside community center in Toledo, Ohio. is an advocate for those fighting the realities of poverty, poor working conditions, health disparities, and hopelessness. Throughout the community Elgin is known for his willingness to help and his ability to address and help solve complex problems. He is knowledgeable, a good listener, committed, and has both the heart, and courage needed to serve Ohioans in the Ohio House of Representatives. Elgin’s career in public service began in education where he has served on the faculty of various colleges and universities throughout the Midwest teaching American Government and Political Science. Elgin has served in high functioning roles in government as Director of multiple departments in the Lucas County Auditor’s office. He has solved a variety of problems such as helping seniors restore water services to their homes when the government was unable. He has served as an administrator with the Lucas County Board of Commissioners where he oversaw the county's real estate portfolio, vehicle systems & fleet, and contracts. He assisted seniors, businesses, and community members resolve a variety of issues ranging from employment, education, real estate, commerce, and economic development. Prior to elected office, Elgin served on various boards and commissions geared towards improving the quality of life in Northwest Ohio. As Chairman of the Board of Directors and as president for regional nonprofit organizations in Northwest Ohio, he helped secure federal and local funding to address issues of poverty, unemployment, education, and economic development.
