Former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, who came within 19,000 votes of defeating Democrat Elissa Slotkin in 2024, has announced his bid for the U.S. Senate in Michigan. Rogers is aiming to become the first Republican to win a Senate race in Michigan in over 30 years. He is aligning himself with President Donald Trump, pledging to bring manufacturing jobs back to Michigan. Michigan’s Senate race is expected to be fiercely contested, with Democrats fighting to hold onto the seat and Republicans looking to gain control of the chamber.
Rogers, an Army veteran and former FBI agent, served in Congress for seven terms and briefly worked on Trump’s transition team as a national security advisor. He is entering the race with increased name recognition and more time to campaign than in the previous cycle.
The race for the Senate seat previously held by Democrat Gary Peters, who announced he will not seek reelection in 2026, has attracted a number of potential candidates. State Sen. Mallory McMorrow has announced a Democratic bid, and U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens is considering entering the race. Rogers is the first high-profile Republican candidate to announce a bid for the seat.
Michigan’s Senate race is expected to be closely watched, as both parties vie for control of the chamber. With Rogers’ strong showing in the 2024 election and his alignment with Trump, the race is shaping up to be highly competitive.
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