Mike Rogers, former Republican Rep., Michigan It was announced on Monday He will run again for the US Senate seat in Michigan, this time to replace Democrat Sen. Gary Peters, who retired in 2026.
Rogers was previously a Republican candidate in the 2024 race and replaced Michigan Sen. Debbie Stavenow. Republicans were able to flip four Senate seats in the 2024 election cycle, but Rogers is now slightly defeated by his Democratic challenger. Elissa Slotkin.
Like Rogers’ first Senate bid, Michigan’s race is expected to be one of the most contested. For now, Michigan Senator Mallory McMorrow He is the only Democratic candidate for running. In particular, former Transport Secretary Pete Battigigue. Clearly He wouldn’t be running to replace Peters.
“Michigan is a battlefield state and I know that Mike will be the candidate and will add his seat to the Senate majority in 2026.”
“President Trump needs a strong ally in the Senate to help him fulfill the mission given by the American people,” Rogers said. “It means bringing manufacturing jobs back to Michigan, protecting social security for seniors, reducing the costs of gas, groceries and prescription drugs, and ensuring that children succeed by improving the quality of education. Michigan, let’s get to work.”
The Democrats were stable victory With a streak of Michigan Senate seats in past cycles, swing state mixed electors are another pick-up opportunity for Republicans to aim for. Rogers is also maintaining support from Republican senators and increasing bids for seats.
“Michigan is a battlefield state and I know that Mike will be the candidate and will add his seat to the Senate majority in 2026,” NRSC Chairman Tim Scott (Rs.C.) said in a statement.
“Mike Rogers is the conservative leader Michigan needs in the U.S. Senate,” Sen. John Tune (Rs.D.) said in a statement. “As a veteran and former special agent in the Army, Mike understands the importance of serving before himself. He needs him in the US Senate to achieve President Trump’s first American agenda and bring his manufacturing and payroll jobs back to Michigan.”
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