Mike Rogers
Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, Michigan · Open seat
Former U.S. Representative and former FBI agent; has worked in cybersecurity and national security
Mike Rogers is a former FBI agent and a seven-term former Republican U.S. Representative from Michigan who lives in White Lake Township. He is the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Democratic Sen. Gary Peters, who is not seeking a third term. President Donald Trump has endorsed his candidacy.
Where Rogers stands
- Trade and tariffs
- Calls for an immediate end to the tariff war with Canada, saying 'Canada is not our enemy.' Says some tariffs are working to bring jobs back from Mexico and China.
- Immigration and border security
- Supports continuing current ICE enforcement. Says it has targeted violent criminals, drug dealers and human traffickers and has had a large impact on crime.
- Social Security
- Proposes rooting out fraud to address Social Security's projected insolvency. Says fraud prevention could be worth about $500 billion.
- Foreign policy / Iran
- Says the U.S. war with Iran needs to 'end quickly.'
- Economy and cost of living
- Says Michiganders are 'hurting' from job losses and high utility bills. Argues that Democratic control of Congress would bring higher taxes and costs, including for gasoline, and says lowering prices is his top priority.
Background
- FBI special agent (former)
- U.S. Representative from Michigan, seven terms
- Has worked in cybersecurity for about a decade since leaving Congress
- Resident of White Lake Township, Michigan
- 2026 Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan
In the news
- Final Michigan US Senate debate puts Rogers, El-Sayed against each other on the issues Michigan Public, October 22, 2026
- Mike Rogers breaks with Trump in Michigan Senate race on tariffs, Iran CNBC, October 14, 2026
- Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers breaks with Trump on tariffs CNN, October 7, 2026
Also running for U.S. Senate
- Abdul El-Sayed Democratic
- Lydia Christensen Libertarian
- Tim Long U.S. Taxpayers
- Douglas P. Marsh Green
- Walter P. Kristy Natural Law
Sources
- Michigan Public – final Senate debate coverage
- CNN – Rogers breaks with Trump on tariffs
- CNN – Midterm live updates, Michigan debate
- CNBC – Rogers on tariffs and Iran
- Detroit News – final debate live coverage
- Wikipedia – 2026 U.S. Senate election in Michigan
Last researched October 22, 2026. Written in neutral language from the sources above. Spot an error? See how to report it.