Mike Rogers
Former U.S. Representative (MI-08) · Republican · Michigan
Mike Rogers is a former Michigan congressman and House Intelligence Committee chairman, and the leading Republican in Michigan’s open 2026 U.S. Senate race.
Profile last updated Jul 7, 2026 · Center Field Politics
Scout's Report
A former FBI agent and intelligence-committee chairman with a national-security brand, making a second consecutive Senate bid.
Core Strength
National-security credentials, establishment backing, and near-miss 2024 Senate experience.
Core Weakness
A 2024 statewide loss and years out of elected office give opponents openings.
Recent Action
Entered Michigan’s open 2026 U.S. Senate race as the leading Republican candidate.
Key Metrics
- Reliability
- 97%
- Documented Controversies
- 0
- Funding Secured
- $55M
Roll-call or session participation — did they show up?
Official ethics findings or court records only.
Federal national-security and appropriations work during his House tenure (absolute).
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.
Skeptical of aggressive climate mandates; favors domestic energy.
Healthcare—Opposes4
Expanding healthcare coverage for all versus expanding market-based, private insurance.
Opposes single-payer; favors market-based coverage.
Second Amendment—Opposes4
New firearm regulations versus no new firearm regulations.
A Second Amendment supporter opposing most new firearm restrictions.
Immigration—Opposes4
Pathways to citizenship versus a closed-border approach.
Supports stricter border enforcement.
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.
A national-security hawk who backed the 2025 strikes on Iran’s nuclear program.
Party Loyalty
Party-line alignment on major recorded votes.