Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers is a former Republican U.S. representative, former FBI special agent, and former U.S. Army officer running for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat in 2026. His campaign emphasizes his background in national security, public service, and economic issues such as housing affordability, manufacturing, and energy.
Positions on Key Issues
| Issue | Stance | Confidence | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | Rogers says he supports market-based health care reforms and has proposed changes that would roll back some Affordable Care Act provisions, including ending no-cost preventive care and using catastrophic funds and high-risk pools for high-cost patients. His campaign has also said it would release a fuller health care plan. | ● high | |
| Economy | Rogers says he wants to bring manufacturing jobs back to Michigan, lower costs for gas, groceries, and prescription drugs, cut government spending, and invest in skilled trades. His campaign also says he would work with President Trump and protect Social Security for seniors. | ● high | |
| Climate/Energy | Rogers’ campaign emphasizes energy affordability, domestic production, and American energy independence rather than a detailed climate agenda. In his campaign bio, he says he worked on the House Energy and Commerce Committee to promote energy independence and reduce regulations and tax burdens. | ◐ medium | |
| Abortion & Reproductive Health | Rogers has a record of supporting abortion restrictions, and reporting on his prior campaigns describes him as opposing abortion rights. Public reporting also says he has backed abortion bans and has been criticized for that record. | ● high | |
| Immigration | Rogers has defended Trump’s immigration strategy and frames immigration as a public-safety and border-security issue. His campaign materials also say his wife worked with Customs and Border Protection, reinforcing a law-enforcement approach to the issue. | ● high | |
| Firearms & Second Amendment | Rogers’ campaign materials emphasize law-and-order and public safety, but the sources reviewed do not lay out a detailed gun policy on background checks, assault-weapons bans, or red-flag laws. His public campaign pages instead focus on safety themes and his law-enforcement background. | ○ low | |
| Foreign Policy | Rogers presents himself as a national-security hawk, citing his Army, FBI, and House Intelligence Committee background and emphasizing threats from China, terrorism, and cyber risks. His campaign messaging suggests a more assertive, pro-Trump foreign-policy posture, though it does not provide a detailed doctrine. | ● high | |
| Civil Rights & Equality | Rogers’ campaign materials reviewed here do not lay out a specific social-justice platform. The campaign site focuses more on service, the economy, housing, education, and public safety than on civil-rights or racial-equity proposals. | ○ low | |
| Education | Rogers says he helped create Michigan’s 529 College Savings Program and has emphasized education savings and family opportunity in his campaign bio. His campaign also says he wants to help families save for college, vocational training, and homeownership. | ● high | |
| Tech & AI | Rogers has not released a detailed standalone tech or AI agenda in the sources reviewed. His campaign messaging instead emphasizes cybersecurity, innovation, domestic production, and economic competitiveness. | ○ low | |
| Election Policy | No public position found on election reform in the sources reviewed. His campaign materials focus on service, the economy, housing, and public safety rather than a detailed election-administration agenda. | ○ low | |
| Local Issues | Rogers has released a housing plan that expands 529 plans to cover first-time homebuyer down payments, allows rent payments to help build credit, reduces regulatory barriers to homebuilding, and offers incentives for builders. The plan is aimed at making homeownership more affordable for Michigan families. | ● high |
Healthcare
● highRogers says he supports market-based health care reforms and has proposed changes that would roll back some Affordable Care Act provisions, including ending no-cost preventive care and using catastrophic funds and high-risk pools for high-cost patients. His campaign has also said it would release a fuller health care plan.
Economy
● highRogers says he wants to bring manufacturing jobs back to Michigan, lower costs for gas, groceries, and prescription drugs, cut government spending, and invest in skilled trades. His campaign also says he would work with President Trump and protect Social Security for seniors.
Climate/Energy
◐ mediumRogers’ campaign emphasizes energy affordability, domestic production, and American energy independence rather than a detailed climate agenda. In his campaign bio, he says he worked on the House Energy and Commerce Committee to promote energy independence and reduce regulations and tax burdens.
Abortion & Reproductive Health
● highRogers has a record of supporting abortion restrictions, and reporting on his prior campaigns describes him as opposing abortion rights. Public reporting also says he has backed abortion bans and has been criticized for that record.
Immigration
● highRogers has defended Trump’s immigration strategy and frames immigration as a public-safety and border-security issue. His campaign materials also say his wife worked with Customs and Border Protection, reinforcing a law-enforcement approach to the issue.
Firearms & Second Amendment
○ lowRogers’ campaign materials emphasize law-and-order and public safety, but the sources reviewed do not lay out a detailed gun policy on background checks, assault-weapons bans, or red-flag laws. His public campaign pages instead focus on safety themes and his law-enforcement background.
Foreign Policy
● highRogers presents himself as a national-security hawk, citing his Army, FBI, and House Intelligence Committee background and emphasizing threats from China, terrorism, and cyber risks. His campaign messaging suggests a more assertive, pro-Trump foreign-policy posture, though it does not provide a detailed doctrine.
Civil Rights & Equality
○ lowRogers’ campaign materials reviewed here do not lay out a specific social-justice platform. The campaign site focuses more on service, the economy, housing, education, and public safety than on civil-rights or racial-equity proposals.
Education
● highRogers says he helped create Michigan’s 529 College Savings Program and has emphasized education savings and family opportunity in his campaign bio. His campaign also says he wants to help families save for college, vocational training, and homeownership.
Tech & AI
○ lowRogers has not released a detailed standalone tech or AI agenda in the sources reviewed. His campaign messaging instead emphasizes cybersecurity, innovation, domestic production, and economic competitiveness.
Election Policy
○ lowNo public position found on election reform in the sources reviewed. His campaign materials focus on service, the economy, housing, and public safety rather than a detailed election-administration agenda.
Local Issues
● highRogers has released a housing plan that expands 529 plans to cover first-time homebuyer down payments, allows rent payments to help build credit, reduces regulatory barriers to homebuilding, and offers incentives for builders. The plan is aimed at making homeownership more affordable for Michigan families.
Background
Career History
Represented Michigan’s 8th Congressional District.
Led the House Intelligence Committee.
Worked as an FBI special agent before entering Congress.
Served as an Army officer before his FBI and congressional career.
Education
Top Donors
Rogers’ fundraising profile is shaped by long-running support from financial-sector and business donors. OpenSecrets’ career profile shows major contributions from telecom, lobbyists, and health services in earlier cycles, while 2026 reporting says he has a large war chest and that wealthy and corporate donors are prominent in the race; a Michigan Advance report specifically notes big investors and banking-industry figures have given millions over his political career.
Voting Record
Rogers is a former U.S. Representative, so he has a congressional voting record but is not currently an incumbent legislator. Congress.gov, GovTrack, and Vote Smart document his House record from 2001–2015; his voting history is generally aligned with the Republican caucus, with notable votes on national security, spending, and other major House legislation.
Data Analysis Information
Data compiled from public sources and analyzed using AI. Last updated 4/29/2026. Visit candidate websites for the most current information.