{"id":2423248,"date":"2025-04-14T10:52:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T14:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mike-rogers-is-running-for-michigan-senate-seat-again\/"},"modified":"2025-04-14T10:53:21","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T14:53:21","slug":"mike-rogers-is-running-for-michigan-senate-seat-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mike-rogers-is-running-for-michigan-senate-seat-again\/","title":{"rendered":"Mike Rogers is running for Michigan Senate seat again"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmike-rogers-is-running-for-michigan-senate-seat-again%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2423248&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Former Republican Congressman Mike Rogers is re-entering the Michigan senate race, having narrowly lost to Democrat Elissa Slotkin in 2024 by a small margin. He plans to run again in the 2026 elections, emphasizing his commitment to issues like job creation, Social Security protection, and education reform. Despite losing the previous election, Rogers has gained support from GOP leadership, including Majority Leader john Thune, who highlights his military and service background. The competitive landscape shows fewer prominent Democratic challengers than anticipated, as many potential candidates, including Governor Gretchen Whitmer, have opted out. Meanwhile, Democrats have already begun their opposition campaign against Rogers, citing his previous positions and the party\u2019s historical challenges in statewide races. Rogers is preparing for significant campaign efforts from democrats as he strives to reclaim the seat.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Mike Rogers jumps into Michigan Senate race again after narrow loss to Slotkin<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2090817\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/mike-rogers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Mike Rogers<\/a>, the former Republican congressman who lost his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/michigan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Michigan<\/a> Senate bid against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/elissa-slotkin\/\" title=\"Sen. \">Sen. <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/elissa-slotkin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Elissa Slotkin<\/a> (D-MI) in the 2024 election, has announced he is running again in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Rogers narrowly lost to Slotkin last year, 48.3% to 48.64%, also trailing President Donald Trump in support by about a point-and-a-half. Slotkin outpaced former Vice President Kamala Harris in the state.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3379275\/watch-live-trump-meet-el-salvador-president-nayib-bukele\/\">WATCH LIVE: Trump meets with El Salvador&rsquo;s President Nayib Bukele at the White House<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3379195\/south-africa-ambassador-mcebisi-jonas\/\">South Africa replaces expelled ambassador with former deputy finance minister<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/business\/3379169\/new-york-helicopter-tours-shuts-down-hudson-river-crash\/\">New York Helicopter Tours shuts down after Hudson River crash killed six<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;President Trump needs strong allies in the Senate to help him deliver on the mandate given by the American people,&rdquo; Rogers captioned <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MikeRogersForMI\/status\/1911736873946317227\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">a video posted<\/a> on X that highlighted his upbringing and his military and intelligence backgrounds.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;That means bringing manufacturing jobs back to Michigan, protecting seniors&rsquo; Social Security, lowering the costs of gas, groceries &amp; prescription drugs, and setting our kids up for success by improving the quality of their education,&rdquo; he wrote. &ldquo;Michigan, let&rsquo;s get to work.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI), who currently holds the seat, announced in January that he won&rsquo;t run for reelection. Rogers suggested Peters, Slotkin, and Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) were &ldquo;two-faced politicians&rdquo; who &ldquo;vote as radicals&rdquo; in the campaign video.<\/p>\n<p>GOP Senate leadership swiftly backed Rogers&rsquo; sequel Senate bid. &ldquo;Mike Rogers is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/naked-partisanship-and-influence-peddling-conservatives-blast-bidens-nominee-to-head-omb\/\" title=\"\u2018Naked Partisanship And Influence Peddling\u2019: Conservatives Blast Biden\u2019s Nominee To Head OMB\">conservative leader<\/a> that Michigan needs in the U.S. Senate,&rdquo;&nbsp;Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) said in a statement. &ldquo;As an Army veteran and former special agent, Mike understands the importance of putting service before self. We need him in the U.S. Senate to help achieve President Trump&rsquo;s America First agenda and to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/morris-hunter-biden-advised-dad-to-have-empathy-at-climate-summit-where-super-polluter-china-signed-face-saving-agreement-with-america\/\" title=\"Morris: Hunter Biden Advised Dad to Have \u2018Empathy&#039; at Climate Summit \u2014 Where Super-Polluter China Signed Face-Saving Agreement with America\">bring manufacturing<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">good-paying jobs back<\/a> to Michigan.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>NRSC chairman Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) added, &ldquo;Michigan is a battleground state, and with Mike as our candidate, I know we will add this seat to President Trump&rsquo;s Senate Majority in 2026.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Rogers received an endorsement from President Donald Trump in 2024 but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/despite-insistence-by-democrat-politicians-and-medical-elites-empirical-evidence-does-not-conclusively-show-that-masks-reduce-the-spread-of-covid\/\" title=\"Despite Insistence by Democrat Politicians and Medical Elites, Empirical Evidence DOES NOT Conclusively Show that Masks Reduce the Spread of COVID\">hasn&#038;rsquo<\/a>;t received one yet for his 2026 bid, keeping the door open to Republican challengers. He could see competition from Rep. John James (R-MI), former Attorney General Mike Cox, and Michigan Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt. It would require a change of course for Nesbitt and James, who are already running for governor in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The seat is projected to be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/states-push-to-rein-in-big-tech-as-federal-gears-grind-slow\/\" title=\"States Push to Rein in Big Tech as Federal Gears Grind Slow\">highly competitive<\/a> again. But while the Republican field has been simplified with Rogers announcing another bid, the Democratic group is less clear.<\/p>\n<p>Few prominent Democrats have announced their Senate bids besides state Sen. Mallory McMorrow, who vowed not to support Schumer if she wins. The other three Democrats whose names have been floated include Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI), who is rumored to announce her campaign soon, former Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate, and former Detroit health director Abdul El-Sayed.<\/p>\n<p>Democratic heavyweights like Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) and former Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg declined to run for the seat despite speculation. <\/p>\n<p>The DSCC launched its opening salvos towards Rogers on Monday. &ldquo;Michiganders have already rejected Mike Rogers and his record of abandoning them to walk through the revolving door and get rich, threatening Social Security and Medicare to pay for a tax giveaway for billionaires, and supporting the chaotic tariffs that will spike costs for families,&rdquo; they said in a statement. &ldquo;No Republican has won a Michigan Senate race for more than three decades and Democrats will hold this seat in 2026.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Rogers said in a statement accompanying his campaign announcement that Democrats are &ldquo;set to pour millions of dollars into Michigan&rdquo; and the &ldquo;road to 2026 starts now.&rdquo; The closing months of the 2024 campaign saw Slotkin with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freep.com\/story\/news\/politics\/elections\/2024\/10\/16\/elissa-slotkin-mike-rogers-fundraising-senate-race\/75699448007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">millions of more dollars<\/a> in her war chest than Rogers.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3221925\/how-republicans-took-back-senate-2022-setback\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>HOW REPUBLICANS TOOK BACK THE SENATE AFTER STINGING 2022 SETBACK<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Slotkin bashed Rogers after he suggested that Democrats pulled into the lead in his race &ldquo;with a &ldquo;very unusual&rdquo; truckload of ballots arriving in Detroit.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;That&rsquo;s not what <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MikeRogersForMI\">@MikeRogersForMI<\/a> said when he called me to concede last November,&rdquo; she said last week.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2090817\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2090817\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mike Rogers reenters Michigan Senate race after close loss<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2423249,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mike-Rogers.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[32431,49021,37696,33387],"class_list":["post-2423248","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-2024-election","tag-michigan-senate","tag-mike-rogers","tag-political-campaign"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mike-Rogers.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2423248","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2423248"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2423248\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2423252,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2423248\/revisions\/2423252"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2423249"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2423248"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2423248"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2423248"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}