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Mike
Rogers

Former House Intelligence Committee chairman Mike Rogers is the 2026 Republican candidate for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat.

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Background

Mike Rogers is a Republican politician from Livingston County, Michigan, who grew up in Howell and Brighton. He graduated from Adrian College in 1985 with a degree in sociology and criminal justice, served in the U.S. Army from 1985 to 1989, and worked as an FBI agent from 1989 to 1994. 123

Rogers was elected to the Michigan State Senate in 1995, serving as majority floor leader from 1999 to 2000, before winning election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2000. He served seven terms in the House (2001–2015), including as chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence during the 112th and 113th Congresses. 2

After leaving Congress in January 2015, Rogers did not hold elected office. In 2026 he entered the race for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, made available by the retirement of Democratic Senator Gary Peters. Rogers is the Republican candidate in the November 3, 2026 election and is backed by the National Republican Senatorial Committee. 4512

In October 2026, Rogers attracted national attention when he broke with President Trump over tariffs on Canada, calling for an end to the trade war and drawing both criticism from MAGA supporters and coverage as a notable departure from Republican orthodoxy in the competitive Michigan race. 91617

At a glance

Party
Republican
Running for
U.S. Senate, Michigan
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
Republican candidate for U.S. Senate (Michigan, 2026)
Website
rogersforsenate.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 21
    debate
    Second Rogers–El-Sayed debate scheduled

    A second debate between Rogers and El-Sayed was scheduled for October 21; both candidates had agreed to participate, according to CBS News Detroit.

    Mike Rogers defends skipping Michigan Senate event · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 9
    news
    Michigan Senate race officially becomes most expensive in state history, surpassing $243M

    The Detroit News reported that candidates, party committees, and outside groups had spent more than $243 million combined in Michigan's Senate race as of October 9, making it the most expensive in state history.

    Michigan Senate race officially the most expensive in state history · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 8
    news
    Rogers says he welcomes AIPAC support in Michigan Senate race

    When asked whether he would welcome AIPAC support, Rogers said 'Anybody that wants to help my campaign stop' El-Sayed, 'I'll take all of that help.' Politico reported Rogers had attended AIPAC-hosted fundraisers in California in August.

    Mike Rogers opens the door for AIPAC support in Michigan Senate race · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 8
    debate
    Rogers and El-Sayed hold first Michigan Senate debate; tariffs and combative exchanges dominate

    Rogers and El-Sayed met in their first debate in a combative exchange. Rogers was questioned about his shifting position on Canadian tariffs and said he had called the White House that week to urge a deal, and that some tariffs were too high.

    Rogers, El-Sayed trade jabs in first debate for Michigan ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Oct 7
    controversy
    Rogers seizes on October 7 anniversary to attack El-Sayed on Israel-related issues

    Rogers issued a campaign statement attacking El-Sayed over Israel-related issues on the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack. This was a campaign accusation, not an independently established finding.

    Michigan's Mike Rogers Seizes on October 7 Anniversary to Attack ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Oct 7
    news
    Rogers releases ad calling for end to U.S.-Canada 'tariff war,' breaks with Trump

    Rogers released an ad stating 'Canada is not our enemy. We need to end this tariff war now,' marking a shift from his earlier comments supporting tariffs in general and Trump's trade approach.

    Mike Rogers breaks with Trump on tariffs in new ad: 'Canada is not ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Oct 5
    poll
    Quantus Insights poll puts El-Sayed at 48%, Rogers at 47%

    A Quantus Insights poll of 744 likely Michigan voters conducted October 5–6 showed El-Sayed narrowly leading Rogers 48% to 47%.

    Quantus Insights on X: "NEW QUANTUS INSIGHTS MICHIGAN POLL ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Oct 5
    news
    Senate Leadership Fund adds $2M for Rogers, bringing Michigan total to $53M

    The Senate Leadership Fund announced it would add $2 million to its planned Michigan spending for Rogers, bringing its announced total commitment to $53 million.

    Michigan Senate race officially the most expensive in state history · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Oct 1
    poll
    Mitchell Research poll has El-Sayed at 45.6%, Rogers at 41.4%

    A Mitchell Research poll of 682 likely Michigan voters conducted October 1 found El-Sayed leading Rogers 45.6% to 41.4%, within the 3.8-point margin of error.

    El-Sayed leads Rogers in Michigan Senate poll, but history ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  10. Sep 27
    poll
    Marist poll gives El-Sayed a 7-point lead over Rogers at 51%–44%

    A Marist poll of 1,235 registered Michigan voters conducted September 24–27 found El-Sayed at 51% and Rogers at 44%, described as El-Sayed's highest polling lead since the campaign began.

    El-Sayed hits highest polling lead against Rogers since campaign ... · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  11. Sep 24
    poll
    Fox News poll shows El-Sayed at 50%, Rogers at 49% among likely Michigan voters

    A Fox News poll of 1,028 likely voters conducted September 24–28 showed El-Sayed leading Rogers 50% to 49% in Michigan's Senate race.

    5 Key Issues Mike Rogers, Abdul El-Sayed Must Own ... - Newsweek · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  12. Sep 16
    endorsement
    The Detroit News endorses Mike Rogers for U.S. Senate

    The Detroit News endorsed Rogers, citing prior backing from President Trump and Republican senators among other supporters.

    THE DETROIT NEWS ENDORSES MIKE ROGERS FOR U.S. SENATE — Mike Rogers for Senate · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  13. Sep 16
    controversy
    Rogers defends skipping Fox 2 Detroit Senate event, points to two scheduled debates

    Rogers publicly defended his absence from the September 15 Fox 2 event, saying voters would see both candidates together in two scheduled debates.

    Mike Rogers defends skipping Michigan Senate event · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  14. Sep 15
    controversy
    Rogers skips Fox 2 Detroit televised event with El-Sayed

    Rogers did not attend a televised Fox 2 Detroit event with El-Sayed, saying 'We never agreed to it' and characterizing it as a town hall rather than a debate. The absence drew criticism and competing accounts from his campaign and the station.

    Mike Rogers defends skipping Michigan Senate event · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  15. Aug 5
    news
    Fox 2 Detroit invites Rogers and El-Sayed to televised Senate event

    Fox 2 Detroit said it invited both Rogers and El-Sayed on August 5 to participate in a televised event. El-Sayed accepted the following day; Rogers did not agree to participate.

    Mike Rogers defends skipping Michigan Senate event · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Auto Workers for Trump organization
    Listed as a Rogers endorser in the campaign's July 15, 2026 roundup; no endorsement date given. Campaign-reported endorsement. Note: this is a separate group from the United Auto Workers union, which endorsed Rogers's opponent. rogersforsenate.com
  • Michigan State Sen. Kevin Daley official
    Listed as a Rogers supporter in the campaign's July 15, 2026 roundup; no individual endorsement date given. rogersforsenate.com
  • Michigan State Sen. Rick Outman official
    Listed as a Rogers supporter in the campaign's July 15, 2026 roundup; no individual endorsement date given. rogersforsenate.com
  • Sen. Bernie Moreno official
    Listed as a Rogers supporter in the campaign's July 15, 2026 roundup; no individual endorsement date given. rogersforsenate.com
  • Sen. Tom Cotton official
    Listed as a Rogers supporter in the campaign's July 15, 2026 roundup; no individual endorsement date given. rogersforsenate.com
  • U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain official
    Listed as a Rogers supporter in the campaign's July 15, 2026 roundup; no individual endorsement date given. rogersforsenate.com
  • Michigan State Sen. John Damoose official
    Listed as a Rogers supporter in the campaign's July 15, 2026 roundup; no individual endorsement date given. rogersforsenate.com
  • Michigan State Sen. Lana Theis official
    Listed as a Rogers supporter in the campaign's July 15, 2026 roundup; no individual endorsement date given. rogersforsenate.com
  • Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPac organization
    Lists Rogers among endorsed candidates for the November 3, 2026 general election; no specific endorsement date given. michfb.com
  • Southeast Michigan Chamber of Commerce organization
    Listed as a Rogers endorser in the campaign's July 15, 2026 roundup; no endorsement date given. Campaign-reported endorsement. rogersforsenate.com
  • Associated Builders and Contractors organization
    Listed as a Rogers endorser in the campaign's July 15, 2026 roundup; no endorsement date given. Campaign-reported endorsement. rogersforsenate.com
  • Sen. John Barrasso official
    Listed as a Rogers supporter in the campaign's July 15, 2026 roundup; no individual endorsement date given. rogersforsenate.com
  • Sen. Steve Daines official
    Listed as a Rogers supporter in the campaign's July 15, 2026 roundup; no individual endorsement date given. rogersforsenate.com
  • Michigan State Sen. Joe Bellino official
    Listed as a Rogers supporter in the campaign's July 15, 2026 roundup; no individual endorsement date given. rogersforsenate.com
  • Michigan State Sen. Roger Hauck official
    Listed as a Rogers supporter in the campaign's July 15, 2026 roundup; no individual endorsement date given. rogersforsenate.com
  • Police Officers Association of Michigan organization
    Listed as a Rogers endorser in the campaign's July 15, 2026 roundup; no endorsement date given. Campaign-reported endorsement. rogersforsenate.com
  • Sentinel Action Fund organization
    Listed as a Rogers endorser in the campaign's July 15, 2026 roundup; no endorsement date given. Campaign-reported endorsement. rogersforsenate.com
  • National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) organization
    NRSC lists Rogers as its official endorsed candidate; no endorsement date given on the candidate page. nrsc.org
  • Sen. Roger Wicker official
    Listed as a Rogers supporter in the campaign's July 15, 2026 roundup; no individual endorsement date given. rogersforsenate.com
  • Sen. Cynthia Lummis official
    Listed as a Rogers supporter in the campaign's July 15, 2026 roundup; no individual endorsement date given. rogersforsenate.com
  • Saginaw County Sheriff William Federspiel official
    Endorsed Rogers as reported by Michigan Public Radio on September 30, 2026. michiganpublic.org · Sep 30, 2026
  • Michigan Chamber of Commerce PAC organization
    Announced its endorsement on September 23, 2026. michamber.com · Sep 23, 2026
  • Donald Trump (reiteration) official
    Trump reiterated his endorsement of Rogers on September 18, 2026, via Truth Social. trumpstruth.org · Sep 18, 2026
  • Detroit Regional Chamber Political Action Committee organization
    Endorsed Rogers on September 17, 2026. detroitchamber.com · Sep 17, 2026
  • The Detroit News newspaper
    Endorsed Rogers in an editorial on September 16, 2026. rogersforsenate.com · Sep 16, 2026
  • National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) organization
    Announced its endorsement on September 14, 2026. nrca.net · Sep 14, 2026
  • Michigan Retailers Association organization
    Announced its endorsement on September 8, 2026. retailers.com · Sep 8, 2026
  • Donald Trump official
    Trump endorsed Rogers in a Truth Social post on August 3, 2026, after Rogers won the Republican primary, and reiterated his endorsement on September 18, 2026. The campaign also notes Trump endorsed Rogers in 2024 for the previous Senate race. trumpstruth.org · Aug 3, 2026
  • Sen. John Thune official
    Endorsed Rogers when he launched his 2026 campaign, according to Fox News coverage. foxnews.com · Apr 13, 2025
  • Sen. Tim Scott (NRSC Chairman) official
    Endorsed Rogers when he launched his 2026 campaign, according to Fox News coverage. foxnews.com · Apr 13, 2025

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$10.90M
Spent
$6.68M
Cash on hand
$4.47M

As of Jul 15, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record S4MI00595(opens in a new tab)

Sources 31

  1. [1] Mike Rogers (R) – Michigan Senate 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
  2. [2] Michigan Senate race officially the most expensive in state history(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  3. [3] 5 Key Issues Mike Rogers, Abdul El-Sayed Must Own ... - Newsweek(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  4. [4] Mike Rogers opens the door for AIPAC support in Michigan Senate race(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  5. [5] Rogers, El-Sayed Clash in First Michigan Senate Debate - Townhall(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  6. [6] Rogers, El-Sayed trade jabs in first debate for Michigan ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  7. [7] Senate Race in Michigan Turns Heated and Personal(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  8. [8] Takeaways from Michigan Senate debate between Abdul ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  9. [9] Endorsements | Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  10. [10] Michigan's Mike Rogers Seizes on October 7 Anniversary to Attack ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  11. [11] Mike Rogers breaks with Trump on tariffs in new ad: 'Canada is not ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  12. [12] Quantus Insights on X: "NEW QUANTUS INSIGHTS MICHIGAN POLL ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  13. [13] El-Sayed leads Rogers in Michigan Senate poll, but history ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  14. [14] Mike Rogers — official campaign website(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  15. [15] nrsc.org(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  16. [16] El-Sayed hits highest polling lead against Rogers since campaign ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  17. [17] Mike Rogers, Abdul El-Sayed clash over crime in Michigan ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  18. [18] Mike praised the Iran war. Now he is campaigning ... - CNN(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  19. [19] Michigan Chamber endorses Mike Rogers for U.S. Senate(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
  20. [20] Mike Rogers wants a job in the US Senate. What'd ... - Bridge Michigan(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
  21. [21] Donald J. Trump: "Mike Rogers has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next U.S. Senato... - Trump’s Truth(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
  22. [22] Detroit Regional Chamber PAC Endorses Mike Rogers for U.S. Senate(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  23. [23] Mike Rogers defends skipping Michigan Senate event(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
  24. [24] THE DETROIT NEWS ENDORSES MIKE ROGERS FOR U.S. SENATE — Mike Rogers for Senate(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
  25. [25] NRCA Endorses Mike Rogers for Michigan Senate Seat | 2026-09-14(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
  26. [26] Michigan Retailers Association Endorses Mike Rogers for U.S. Senate(opens in a new tab) Sep 8, 2026
  27. [27] Michigan Senate Candidate, a Former Trump Critic, Shifts Toward Election Skepticism(opens in a new tab) Aug 9, 2026
  28. [28] Donald J. Trump: "America First Patriot Mike Rogers is running for U.S. Senate in the Great St...(opens in a new tab) Aug 3, 2026
  29. [29] ROGERS REPORTS STRONGEST QUARTER YET - Mike Rogers(opens in a new tab) Jul 15, 2026
  30. [30] As energy prices rise, Senate candidates clash over clean ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 3, 2026
  31. [31] Republican launches second straight bid to flip Democrat ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 13, 2025
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