Official NRSC-Endorsed Candidate: Mike Rogers, MI
Mike Rogers’ Biographical Information
Mike Rogers is the Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in Michigan for the 2026 election cycle. He is running to win the open seat left by retiring Democratic Senator Gary Peters in the upcoming November 2026 general election. A lifelong Michigander with decades of service to the nation, Rogers has served as a U.S. Army officer, combated public corruption and organized crime as a Special Agent with the FBI, and represented Michigan in the state Senate and in Congress — including as Chairman of the U.S. House Intelligence Committee.
Rogers’ Background and Record
Prior to running for the U.S. Senate, Mike Rogers built a career in military service, federal law enforcement, and elected office, notable for his tenure as Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee and his work combating national security threats from China, Russia, and terrorist networks. In his time in Congress and prior roles, Rogers focused on national security and intelligence policy, protecting Michigan’s manufacturing economy, and fighting government waste. Rogers served as a U.S. Army officer and then as an FBI Special Agent taking down organized crime and public corruption in Chicago before entering elected office.
- Full Name: Michael J. Rogers
- Current Role: Republican Candidate for U.S. Senate, Michigan (2026)
- Key Accomplishments:
- Created Michigan’s 529 College Savings Program, helping families save for their children’s education free of federal taxes.
- Strengthened law enforcement tools to combat child predators, keeping Michigan families safe.
- Voted for the auto rescue that prioritized Main Street over Wall Street, protecting Michigan’s manufacturing backbone.
- Policy Priorities:
- Lowering costs and taxes
- Unlocking home ownership
- Protecting Michigan manufacturing
- Delivering for Michiganders and restoring the American Dream
- Public Service Background: U.S. Army Officer (1985–1989); FBI Special Agent, organized crime and public corruption (1989–1994); Michigan State Senator (1995–2000); U.S. Representative, Michigan’s 8th Congressional District (2001–2015), including Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee (2011–2015)
Mike Rogers’ 2026 Campaign Priorities
- Bringing Manufacturing Jobs Back to Michigan: Mike Rogers supports policies that return good-paying manufacturing jobs to Michigan, including supporting a trade agenda that puts Michigan workers first, and fighting to make America — and Michigan — less dependent on foreign supply chains.
- Lowering Costs for Michigan Families: Rogers is focused on cutting government spending and reducing the cost of everyday goods, including gas, groceries, and prescription drugs for hardworking Michigan families.
- Unlocking Home Ownership: Mike Rogers supports expanding savings options to help Michigan families afford down payments, lowering interest rates, bringing down purchase prices, and encouraging new homebuilding — so that owning a home is within reach for every Michigander.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Rogers
Who is Mike Rogers? Mike Rogers is a lifelong Michigander and a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2026. Rogers is a former U.S. Army officer, FBI Special Agent, and longtime public servant who spent 14 years representing Michigan in Congress — including as Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee — and is now running to deliver results for Michigan families in the United States Senate.
What office is Mike Rogers running for in 2026? Mike Rogers is running for the United States Senate representing Michigan as a Republican in the 2026 election, seeking to flip the open seat being vacated by retiring Democratic Senator Gary Peters.
What is Mike Rogers’ professional background? Mike Rogers is a former U.S. Congressman and former Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee who previously served as a U.S. Army officer and FBI Special Agent specializing in organized crime and public corruption.
What are Mike Rogers’ main policy priorities? Rogers’ Senate campaign focuses heavily on bringing manufacturing jobs back to Michigan, lowering costs for families, unlocking home ownership, and delivering for Michiganders across the political spectrum to restore the American Dream.
Where can I find more information about Mike Rogers? You can view Mike Rogers’ official campaign website at https://rogersforsenate.com/ or view his past voting record and sponsored legislation at https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/mike_rogers/400341.