Christopher Wogan
American politician
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Christopher R. Wogan (born February 15, 1950) is a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Christopher R. Wogan | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 176th district | |
| In office 1981 – January 9, 2002[1] | |
| Preceded by | Gerald J. McKelvey |
| Succeeded by | Mario Scavello |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 15, 1950 |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Susan |
| Education | La Salle University Temple University School of Law US Army Command and General Staff College |
| Occupation | Judge |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | U.S. Army Reserve |
Years of service | Retired as a lieutenant colonel in the J.A.G. Corps in 2003 |
Biography
Wogan grew up in a row house in Philadelphia with seven siblings.[2] He graduated from Cardinal Dougherty High School in 1968.[3] He earned a degree in political science from La Salle University (then La Salle College) in 1972 and a law degree from the Temple University Beasley School of Law in 1975.[3] He has served as a member of the U.S. Army Reserve and worked as staff counsel for SEPTA in the 1970s.[4]
Wogan was first elected to represent the 176th legislative district in 1980, a position he held until 2001, when he was elected judge of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas.[4] As a Republican, he was endorsed by both parties and the AFL-CIO Philadelphia Council and AFSCME District Council 33.[4]
As of April 2026, Wogan and his wife, Susan, reside in a retirement community in Pennsylvania.[2]