Mike Rogers
Representative, AL-03 · Republican · Alabama
Mike Rogers is a long-serving U.S. Representative for Alabama’s 3rd District and chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, running for re-election in 2026.
Profile last updated Jul 7, 2026 · Center Field Politics
Scout's Report
A senior Alabama Republican and Armed Services chairman focused on defense policy and the state’s military installations.
Core Strength
Powerful committee chairmanship, seniority, and a safely Republican district.
Core Weakness
A long Washington tenure that draws the usual incumbency critiques.
Recent Action
Renominated and running for re-election in Alabama’s safely Republican 3rd District in 2026.
Key Metrics
- Reliability
- 97%
- Documented Controversies
- 0
- Funding Secured
- $65M
Roll-call or session participation — did they show up?
Official ethics findings or court records only.
Federal defense appropriations directed to Alabama’s 3rd District (absolute, session-to-date).
Where They Stand
Stances on the issues many voters care most about. Where a candidate has not given a clear answer we mark it "Mixed / Partial" or "Unclear" rather than guess. Positions are drawn from official records and bias-labeled news sources; they are descriptive only and are never scored.
Environment—Opposes4
Climate protections and regulation versus fewer climate-related regulations on industry.
Opposes new climate mandates; backs domestic energy production.
Healthcare—Opposes4
Expanding healthcare coverage for all versus expanding market-based, private insurance.
Opposes single-payer and government-run coverage.
Second Amendment—Opposes5
New firearm regulations versus no new firearm regulations.
A Second Amendment supporter opposing new firearm restrictions.
Immigration—Opposes5
Pathways to citizenship versus a closed-border approach.
Supports strict border enforcement over broader legalization.
Roe v. Wade—Opposes4
Protecting access to abortion versus restricting access to abortion.
Supports abortion restrictions.
National Security—Supports5
Whether diplomacy or military strength should be the primary national-security priority.
As Armed Services chairman, backs a firm military posture toward Iran.
Party Loyalty
Party-line alignment on major recorded votes.