Mike Rogers

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

• Cites his service in the Army, as an FBI agent working organized crime and public corruption cases, and as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee.[1],[2]
• Says he will put "America and Michigan first" by bringing back manufacturing jobs, lowering the cost of gas, groceries and prescription drugs, and protecting Social Security and Medicare.[1]
• Says he will stand with President Trump to deliver on the mandate voters gave him.[1]
• Offers a health care plan requiring hospitals and insurers to post real prices, expanding the TrumpRx drug-purchasing program, and making insurers report denial rates.[3]
• Offers a housing plan that would let 529 savings accounts be used for first-time home down payments and create tax-free zones for new home construction.[4]

Background

• Republican nominee for U.S. Senate (lost general election), U.S. Senate election in Michigan · 2024[12]
• Business owner and cybersecurity professional, Private sector · Since 2015[5],[2]
• U.S. Representative, Michigan's 8th District; chairman, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, U.S. House of Representatives · 2001–2015[5],[11]
• State Senator, District 26, Michigan Senate · 1995–2000[5]
• Special Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation (Chicago) · 1989–1994[12],[2]
• Officer, U.S. Army · 1985–1989[5]

Education

• B.S., Adrian College (1985)[5]

Where they stand

• Health Care
  Says he would phase out taxpayer subsidies paid to insurance companies and give that money to patients, and opposed extending the enhanced ACA tax credits. Told supporters in 2026 he is interested in ending no-cost preventive care requirements and creating "catastrophic funds" for the sickest patients.[9],[8]
• Abortion
  Opposes abortion, but said in 2024 he would not vote for a national abortion ban, saying states should decide and Michigan voters made abortion legal in the state constitution.[6]
• Economy & Jobs
  Has supported Trump's tariffs as a way to keep manufacturing in the U.S.; during the 2026 campaign said the trade war with Canada needs to end and he wants a deal with Canada.[10]
• Foreign Policy
  Supported the June 2025 U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear sites and the initial U.S. attacks in the 2026 Iran war; in August 2026 said the president has authority to act but should work with Congress on further military action.[7],[12]
• Energy & Environment
  Supports pausing the gas tax while fuel shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are disrupted; says that in Congress he worked to secure U.S. energy independence by reducing regulations and taxes.[10],[2]
• Immigration
  Says ICE is primarily targeting people convicted of murder for deportation; said ICE raids should be quick and without public fanfare, and that ICE has made adjustments after two fatal shootings by immigration officers in Minnesota.[10]
• Housing
  Proposes expanding 529 plans to cover first-time home down payments, letting timely rent payments build credit, reducing housing regulations, and tax-free zones for new residential construction.[4]

Voting record

A selection of notable recorded votes. Not a complete record.

In their words