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  Rovner, Robert A. "Bob"
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AffiliationDemocratic  
<-  2004-06-12  
 
NameRobert A. "Bob" Rovner
Address1124 Springmont Circle Lower Merion Township
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania 19010, United States
EmailNone
WebsiteNone
Born September 28, 1943
DiedSeptember 08, 2021 (77 years)
Contributoreddy 9_99
Last ModifedDavid
Oct 10, 2021 05:50pm
Tags Jewish - Judaism -
InfoSenator Robert A. Rovner has enjoyed his role as Senior Partner in the Law Firm of Rovner, Allen, Rovner, Zimmerman & Nash, where he has a general practice specializing in Civil Litigation, as well as Criminal, Domestic, Social Security Disability, Worker's Compensation, etc. His office is located at 175 Bustleton Pike, Feasterville, Pennnsylvania 19053, not far from Northeast Philadelphia.
In 1970, Rovner was elected the youngest State Senator in Pennsylvania history. He was elected as Delegate to the Presidential National Conventions in 1972, 1976 and 1988.

After serving as President of all his classes at Temple University Law School and Temple Undergraduate School, Rovner was devoted to the community by serving as State Senator and Assistant District Attorney under Arlen Specter. He was called a hardworking and effective State Senator, and recognized as a civic leader and a man with a strong involvement in local charities. Most recently, Robert Rovner ran to be elected the United States Senator for Pennsylvania.

Rovner has two grown sons: Steven, who graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Miami School of Law and now works in his law firm; and, Danny, who graduated from Temple University School of Law, and now works for White and Williams law firm.

Rovner hosts a talk show called "Senator Bob Rovner Talks to the Stars" every Friday in the Philadelphia area from 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. on WNWR 1540(am). Click here to listen to last week's show. You can also hear the new Senator Bob Rovner talk show each Saturday evening from 6:00 to 6:30 on WPEN-950am.

Rovner currently serves on the Board of Trustees of Temple University. He recently served as the President of The Northeast High School Alumni Association and ran for office in the United States Senate.

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FAMILY
Son Steven L. Rovner 1967-
Father Edward H. Rovner 1918-2009
Brother Howard P. Rovner 1943-

INFORMATION LINKS
RACES
  05/21/2002 PA State House 148 - D Primary Lost 29.21% (-41.57%)
  04/04/2000 PA US Senate - D Primary Lost 3.82% (-36.92%)
  11/04/1986 PA District 3 Lost 38.22% (-23.56%)
  05/20/1986 PA District 03 - R Primary Won 67.14% (+34.28%)
  11/05/1974 PA State Senate 06 Lost 37.35% (-25.31%)
  11/03/1970 PA State Senate 06 Won 50.24% (+0.48%)
ENDORSEMENTS
PA - District 06 - D Primary - Apr 22, 2008 D Bob Roggio