Hal
Rogers
Hal Rogers is the Republican incumbent U.S. Representative for Kentucky's 5th District, serving since 1981 and currently the Dean of the House.
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Background
Hal Rogers (born in Barrier, Kentucky) is the Republican U.S. Representative for Kentucky's 5th Congressional District, a seat he has held since 1981. He became the Dean of the U.S. House of Representatives in March 2022, reflecting his status as the longest-serving member of the House. 258
Rogers earned an A.B. (1962) and an LL.B. (1964) from the University of Kentucky, after attending Western Kentucky University and graduating from Wayne County High School in 1955. He practiced law in Somerset, Kentucky before entering public service, including as an associate at Smith and Blackburn (1964–1967) and in private practice (1967–1969). 10
He served as Commonwealth's Attorney for Pulaski and Rockcastle counties from 1969 to 1980, and was the Republican nominee for Kentucky lieutenant governor in 1979. He has represented the 5th District in the U.S. House since his first election in 1980. 1013
Rogers filed for reelection in 2026 and is listed as a candidate in sample ballots for Kentucky's 5th District in the November 3, 2026 election. He resides in Somerset, Kentucky. 134
At a glance
- Party
- Republican · Incumbent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 5, Kentucky
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- U.S. Representative for Kentucky's 5th Congressional District
- Website
- halrogers.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Voting record
How Hal Rogers voted in Congress: 118th Congress (2023–24) and 119th Congress (2025–26), Jan 3, 2023 to Sep 16, 2026. From the official House and Senate roll call records.
- roll call votes
- 1,909
- missed
- 4.1%
- with their party’s majority
- 91%
Recent key votes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobsRetire through Ownership ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energyWater Resources Development ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energyRatepayer Protection ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energyProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”On Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safetyPROOF ActOn Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safetyNational Fraud Enforcement Division ActOn Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energyProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”On Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budgetTax Relief for Fraud Victims ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 1,909 votes →
Timeline
- Oct 11newsKentucky Lantern reports Rogers-Beshear policy disagreement at joint funding announcement
The Kentucky Lantern noted that while Rogers and Beshear jointly announced the $22 million in Eastern Kentucky funding, the two officials disagreed over the impact of President Trump's policies on Appalachia. Details of the disagreement were not fully reported in available sources.
Beshear and Rogers announce federal funding projects for Eastern Kentucky revitalization • Kentucky Lantern · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 9newsRogers and Gov. Beshear announce $22 million for Eastern Kentucky revitalization at SOAR Summit
At the SOAR Summit in Corbin, Rogers and Gov. Andy Beshear jointly announced more than $22 million for nine Eastern Kentucky projects through the Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization program, covering healthcare, infrastructure, education, tourism, and economic development. The two disagreed over the effects of President Trump's policies on Appalachia despite the joint announcement.
Gov. Beshear, Congressman Rogers Announce More Than $22 Million for Economic Revitalization in Eastern Kentucky · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 29newsRogers announces $85 million federal grant for Somerset's Northern Bypass
Rogers announced an $85 million federal grant for the Somerset Northern Bypass, bringing total federal funding secured to $167 million including two Community Project Funding requests he obtained. Construction could begin as early as summer 2027.
$85 million federal grant announced for Somerset bypass · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 29newsRogers touts House passage of flood-control legislation for Eastern Kentucky
Rogers publicly highlighted the House-passed Water Resources Development Act of 2026 and his role in securing flood-risk provisions for the Kentucky River, Buckhorn Lake, and Elkhorn Lake Dam areas.
Rogers: Eastern Kentucky flood control legislation advances · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 22newsRogers absent from Pike County GOP event; represented by state Sen. Wheeler
Rogers did not attend a Pike County Republican event featuring Rep. Andy Barr. State Sen. Phillip Wheeler represented Rogers, praised his seniority, and criticized Democratic challenger Ned Pillersdorf.
Barr to Pike GOP: 'If we lose the Senate, we will lose our country' · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 17newsFlood mitigation bill with Rogers provisions advances to Senate
Local reporting confirmed the House-passed Water Resources Development Act of 2026 moved to the Senate, with Rogers credited for securing Eastern Kentucky flood-control study requests.
Bill aimed at flood mitigation, risk management advances to the Senate · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 16newsHouse passes Water Resources Development Act of 2026 with Rogers-backed flood-control provisions
The House passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 on September 16. Rogers secured provisions for flood-risk studies concerning the Kentucky River, Buckhorn Lake, and Elkhorn Lake Dam. The bill advanced to the Senate.
Rogers: Eastern Kentucky flood control legislation advances · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- United Mine Workers Kentucky COMPAC unionListed as endorser on Rogers's iVoterGuide 2026 profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
- President Donald Trump officialRogers's campaign website displays 'ENDORSED BY PRESIDENT TRUMP'; no endorsement date given. congressmanhalrogers.com
- Freedoms Heritage Forum organizationListed as endorser on Rogers's iVoterGuide 2026 profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
- Kentucky Right to Life Association (KRLA) organizationListed as endorser on Rogers's iVoterGuide 2026 profile; no date provided. Note: the 2026 primary alert (source 9) labels Rogers 'RECOMMENDED,' not formally 'endorsed.' ivoterguide.com
- National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA PVF) organizationListed as endorser on Rogers's iVoterGuide 2026 profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
- Family Research Council Action PAC organizationListed as endorser on Rogers's iVoterGuide 2026 profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
- Campaign for Working Families organizationListed as endorser on Rogers's iVoterGuide 2026 profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
Past elections
General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.
| Year | Seat | Result | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | U.S. House KY-05 · R | Won | 177,712 | 82.2% |
| 2020 | U.S. House KY-05 · R | Won | 250,914 | 84.2% |
| 2018 | U.S. House KY-05 · R | Won | 172,093 | 78.9% |
| 2016 | U.S. House KY-05 · R | Won | 221,242 | 100.0% |
Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $850K
- Spent
- $946K
- Cash on hand
- $875K
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H0KY05015(opens in a new tab)
Sources 18
- [1] Beshear and Rogers announce federal funding projects for Eastern Kentucky revitalization • Kentucky Lantern(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [2] Gov. Beshear, Congressman Rogers Announce More Than $22 Million for Economic Revitalization in Eastern Kentucky(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] Hal Rogers iVoterGuide Profile - iVoterGuide(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [4] Congressman Hal Rogers - Eastern Kentucky's Champion(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [5] $85 million federal grant announced for Somerset bypass(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
- [6] Rogers: Eastern Kentucky flood control legislation advances(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
- [7] Barr to Pike GOP: 'If we lose the Senate, we will lose our country'(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
- [8] Bill aimed at flood mitigation, risk management advances to the Senate(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
- [9] Congressman Rogers Advances High Quality Health Care and Education in Rural America, Increases Low Income Energy Assistance, Supports Cancer Research(opens in a new tab) Jun 9, 2026
- [10] Congressman Rogers Leads Federal Budget Hearings for 2024(opens in a new tab) Nov 3, 2025
- [11] Issues(opens in a new tab) Nov 3, 2025
- [12] Congressman Rogers Votes for 2024 National Defense Authorization Act(opens in a new tab) Jul 17, 2025
- [13] Homeland Security(opens in a new tab) Jun 25, 2025
- [14] Press Releases - U.S. Congressman Hal Rogers(opens in a new tab) Jun 4, 2025
- [15] Energy(opens in a new tab) Mar 11, 2025
- [16] Taxes(opens in a new tab) Feb 26, 2025
- [17] Congressman Rogers' Statement on Electoral College Vote(opens in a new tab) Jan 7, 2021
- [18] Rogers Votes to Empower States to Withhold Funding from ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 16, 2017