Mike Rogers

Rogers was born in 1963 in Livingston County, Michigan. He earned a high school diploma from Howell High School. After graduating from Adrian College in 1985, Rogers went on to serve in the U.S. Army from 1985 to 1989. Prior to his political career, Rogers worked as a special agent in the FBI.[1][2]

Rogers served in the Michigan Senate representing District 26 from 1995 to 2000.[3] He was elected to Michigan's 8th Congressional District in 2000 and served until 2015. After leaving Congress, Rogers owned a business and worked as a cyber security professional.[2]

Education

B.S. - Adrian College (1985)

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Campaign websiteRogers' campaign website stated the following:UNLOCKING HOMEOWNERSHIP FOR FAMILIES & REBUILDING THE AMERICAN DREAM1. ASSISTS WITH DOWNPAYMENTS BY EXPANDING 529 PLANS TO HOUSINGExpands 529 plans to cover college, vocational training, and first-time home down paymentsAllows families to open and contribute to a 529 at any time, for any purpose, with tax-free savingsEliminates transfer fees and ensures 529 funds don’t count against PMI eligibilityHelps cover the first year of property taxes2. LOWERS INTEREST RATES BY ALLOWING FAMILIES TO BUILD CREDIT FOR TIMELY PAYMENTSHelps families build credit for timely rent payments, lowering future interest ratesAllows Americans to defer student loans while saving for a home down payment, with dollar-for-dollar contribution3. BRINGS DOWN PURCHASE PRICES BY ENDING EXCESSIVE DEMOCRAT REGULATIONSBreaks down barriers to homeownership by rolling back overregulation that drove housing costs up with no real benefitPartners with states to cut red tape, reduce government interference, and expand access to homeownership for young families4. ENCOURAGES NEW HOMEBUILDING BY ADDING INCENTIVES FOR HOMEBUILDERSIncentivizes new home construction with residential housing zones where 100% of new construction is tax freeReplaces empty-lot zoning with residential housing zones where 100% of new construction is tax-freeSparks new business growth and connects young men and women with good-paying jobs— Mike Rogers' campaign website (July 29, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

Campaign ads

SHAMEFUL 30 - Mike Rogers campaign ad, released September 21, 2026

TOUGH ON CRIME 30 - Mike Rogers campaign ad, released September 21, 2026

42,000 - Mike Rogers campaign ad, released September 17, 2026

ACROSS THE RIVER :30 - Mike Rogers campaign ad, released September 13, 2026

STREET AGENT :30 - Mike Rogers campaign ad, released September 8, 2026

GRIDIRON - Mike Rogers campaign ad, released September 4, 2026

GO BLUE GO GREEN 30 - Mike Rogers campaign ad, released September 1, 2026

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Healthcare

Excerpt: "Mike co-authored legislation to repeal ObamaCare’s $716 billion dollar cut to Medicare. Mike voted to repeal ObamaCare’s unelected Medicare board, which would allow government bureaucrats to slash seniors’ benefits."[43]

Jobs Plan

Excerpt: "No new taxes or regulations on employers for two years. Give employers the certainty they need to start hiring Michigan workers again."

Pediatric Research Bill

Excerpt: "Rogers’ legislation permanently reauthorized these critical programs to ensure we can continue improving the safety of drugs for children, and develop the next-generation of life-saving cures for kids. Rogers’ bill also made significant improvements to the FDA’s pediatric drug programs."