Mike Rogers Seeks Michigan U.S. Senate Seat, Emphasizing Economy and National Security

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The Chronicle News | Candidate Profile Election 2026

Courtesy Photo: The Mike Roger’s Campaign-Former congressman and House Intelligence Committee chairman returns to the statewide ballot in the November 3 general election. — Courtesy Photo: The Mike Roger’s Campaign-*Former congressman and House Intelligence Committee chairman returns to the statewide ballot in the November 3 general election.*

LANSING, Mich. — Former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, the Republican nominee for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat, is campaigning on economic opportunity, affordability and national security as voters prepare for the November 3 general election. Rogers faces Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed, a physician and former public health official, along with candidates representing four minor parties. The candidates are seeking to succeed Democratic Sen. Gary Peters, who announced he would not seek reelection. The contest will determine who represents Michigan in the Senate for the next six years.

Rogers represented Michigan in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2001 to 2015, eventually serving as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee. Before entering Congress, he served in the Michigan Senate and worked as an FBI agent following his service in the U.S. Army. His background in law enforcement and national security has remained a central part of his political identity. Rogers previously ran for the U.S. Senate in 2024, losing to Democrat Elissa Slotkin before returning to seek the state’s other Senate seat in 2026.

Throughout his campaign, Rogers has emphasized strengthening Michigan’s manufacturing economy, addressing household costs and protecting national security. His policy positions include support for manufacturing tariffs, greater transparency in health care pricing and measures addressing border security. On education, Rogers has advocated directing federal resources toward phonics-based reading instruction as Michigan continues confronting concerns about student literacy. These proposals form part of his broader campaign message, although their implementation would depend on legislative approval, available funding and other federal policy decisions.

As Election Day approaches, Rogers continues traveling across Michigan to meet voters and promote his candidacy. a bus-tour appearance in Jackson County scheduled for October 27. The visit was part of his campaign’s statewide outreach efforts as candidates made their final appeals before the election. Michigan voters will decide the outcome on November 3, with economic conditions, education, health care and national security among the issues shaping the Senate race.