John Gordner


John R. Gordner is an American politician in the state of Pennsylvania. He currently serves in the Pennsylvania State Senate and represents the 27th senatorial district. His district includes all of Montour County, Snyder County, Northumberland County, Columbia County and parts of Dauphin County and Luzerne County

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.
In 2001, Gordner changed political parties from Democrat to Republican.
In 2003, he won a special election to replace Ed Helfrick, who abruptly retired from the Senate earlier that year.

Personal life

Gordner is a lifelong resident of Berwick, Pennsylvania, where he currently resides with his wife, Lori, and two children.