Michael Rogers — Republican Candidate for U.S. House in Alabama, 2026

Michael Rogers supports stricter border control and former President Trump's immigration policies, stating these measures reduce crime and drug flow, thereby enhancing community safety and upholding law and order. He has opposed a Continuing Resolution due to its alleged inclusion of free healthcare for illegal immigrants and criticized a representative for voting against a bill that would require proof of citizenship for voter registration.

““President Trump sent a loud and clear message: don’t mess with the US. Any foreign adversary who tries to kill Americans will pay the price. Bin Laden learned that lesson when I served as House Intel Chair,” Rogers said in a statement. “Today, Maduro was held accountable for endangering our nation with deadly poison. More Americans have died from drug overdose since 2018 than in World War I, World War II, & the Vietnam War combined. The crisis has to stop. Thankfully, President Trump is taking bold action to keep our communities safe. Our borders are secure, murders in US cities are down with drug interdiction and deportation of criminal illegal aliens, and waterborne drugs running into the US are down over 90%. Now, we’re bringing narcoterrorists to justice.” — Mike Rogers, Michigan Advance, January 20, 2026”

Michael Rogers opposes extending Affordable Care Act tax credits and advocates for a new healthcare marketplace system. He proposes phasing out insurance company taxpayer subsidies to give control to patients. Rogers also supports efforts to reduce prescription drug prices and has received an 11% score from the American Public Health Association for his voting record on health issues.

““Unlike my opponents, I will put patients and doctors ahead of insurance companies, starting with phasing out insurance company taxpayer subsidies and giving that money back to patients so they are in charge of their own healthcare,” Rogers told Michigan Advance in an emailed statement. “When I’m in the Senate, I will also double down on President Trump’s work to bring down prescription drug prices by refusing to let other countries continue ripping-off American families.” (Michael Rogers, Michigan Advance, January 13, 2026)”

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Michael Rogers has a past record of supporting abortion restrictions, including voting for the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act which would ban abortions after 20 weeks. He also co-sponsored "life at conception" laws while in Congress and received a 0% rating from NARAL for his voting record. More recently, his campaign stated he would vote against a federal abortion ban and respects Michigan's existing protections, believing decisions should be made by individuals, their families, doctors, and God. He also supports the legality and accessibility of in vitro fertilization (IVF).

“Michigan voters have already decided this issue, and I respect their decision and will uphold and defend it as Michigan's Senator," Mike Rogers (Politifact, Sep 30, 2024).”

Michael Rogers supports increased defense spending, advocating for a 'Peace through Strength' approach with a goal to boost the defense budget to $1.5 trillion. He views national defense as America's primary priority, expressing concern over historical underinvestment. Rogers believes substantial investment is necessary to restore military readiness and dominance, ensuring support for servicemembers and the defense industrial base.

“As President Trump made clear tonight, America is safer because of the work he has done to strengthen our national defense and modernize our military. As the threats from our adversaries continue to evolve and intensify, it’s never been more important to fulfill his vision of Peace through Strength. I look forward to working with him to meet his goal of increasing defense spending to $1.5 trillion. - House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL), on the 2026 State of the Union Address, February 24, 2026.”

Michael Rogers has consistently supported school vouchers, advocating for the use of public funds to support private and religious education. In a September 2023 campaign video, he expressed criticism of public schools, stating they prioritize "social engineering" over fundamental educational principles like "readin’, ‘riting, and ‘rithmetic."

“In a September 2023 campaign video, he blasted public schools, saying, “Schools care more about social engineering than, as my father used to say, the three R’s: readin’, ‘riting, and ‘rithmetic.””

Michael Rogers has consistently demonstrated a pro-gun rights stance, earning an "A" rating from the National Rifle Association. He has reliably voted against measures aimed at strengthening gun violence laws throughout his congressional career. Rogers also expressed concerns that gun safety legislation enacted by Michigan's legislature would be ineffective, emphasizing Second Amendment rights and opposing federal gun bans.