Former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers has announced his intention to make another Republican bid for the U.S. Senate seat in Michigan, following his narrow loss to Democrat Elissa Slotkin. Rogers, who served seven terms in the House and briefly advised President Donald Trump on national security, is gearing up for the 2026 race for Michigan’s open Senate seat.
With the retirement of Democratic Sen. Gary Peters, the Senate race in Michigan is expected to be fiercely contested, as both major parties could have crowded primaries. Rogers’ potential entry into the race comes with increased name recognition and time to campaign, unlike his previous run against Slotkin. However, he may lack the advantage of campaigning alongside Trump, who was successful in Michigan during his presidential campaign.
On the Democratic side, potential candidates include former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II, Democratic Rep. Hillary Scholten, and state Sen. Mallory McMorrow. Republican Tudor Dixon, who ran for governor in 2022, is also considering a Senate bid.
Michigan has not seen a Republican U.S. Senate win in over 30 years, making the upcoming race a key battleground for both parties. With multiple potential candidates on both sides, the race is expected to draw national attention as Democrats aim to regain control of the Senate from Republicans.
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