Michael J. Rogers (born June 2, 1963) is a former U.S. Representative from Michigan's 8th Congressional District (2001-2015) and former chair of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (2011-2015). Before Congress, he served in the Michigan State Senate (1995-2000) and U.S. Army (1985-1989). After leaving Congress, he worked as CNN national security commentator and executive producer for 'Declassified: Untold Stories of American Spies.' He also worked as FBI special agent specializing in organized crime and public corruption (1989-1994). Currently lives in White Lake Township, Michigan with his second wife Kristi (married 2010).
Rogers was born in Livonia, Michigan to Joyce A. and John C. Rogers. His father was a shop teacher who built the house Rogers grew up in; his mother ran the local chamber of commerce. Rogers was raised with five siblings. He graduated from Adrian College in 1985 with degree in criminal justice and sociology. After Army service (1985-1989), he worked as FBI special agent in Chicago's organized crime unit (1989-1994). Elected to Michigan State Senate in 1994 representing three counties (Clinton, Livingston, Shiawassee); became majority leader 1999-2000. Elected to U.S. House in 2000 in one of nation's closest races, defeating Democratic state senator Dianne Byrum by 111 votes. Served 14 years in House (2001-2015), chairing Intelligence Committee 2011-2015. Left Congress to work as CNN national security commentator and defense lobbyist in Florida. Returned to Michigan in 2024 to run for Senate. Married to Kristi Rogers since 2010; has two children from first marriage.
Strong on cybersecurity and intelligence
Chaired House Intelligence Committee; specializes in cyber threats from foreign adversaries
Voting History: Authored Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA); supported Intelligence Authorization Acts
Critical of Affordable Care Act
Has repeatedly voted to repeal Obamacare; opposed drug price negotiations
Voting History: Voted against 2010 ACA; repeatedly voted for repeal; opposed 2022 Inflation Reduction Act drug negotiation provisions
Supported privatization proposals
In early 2000s backed allowing part of Social Security tax into private investment funds; supported Medicare voucher system
Voting History: Voted for 2011 plan to replace Medicare with voucher system; as recently as 2023 said retirement needed rethinking
Strong NRA supporter
Received A ratings from NRA; opposed gun safety legislation aimed at preventing school shootings
Voting History: Consistently voted against gun safety measures
Pro-life but respects Michigan amendment
Says won't take steps in Washington to change Michigan's constitutional abortion rights protection
Voting History: As 2024 candidate, downplayed anti-abortion views in campaign ads
Strong Trump supporter
Previously criticized Trump in 2022 but shifted to full alignment after launching Senate campaign
Voting History: Deleted November 2022 post calling for Republicans to move forward from Trump; now full MAGA alignment
Anti-union positions
Voted with AFL-CIO only 11% of time in Congress; supported eliminating wage protections for construction workers
Voting History: Voted to make millions of workers ineligible for overtime pay; supported replacing overtime with comp time
Rogers served in House from 2001-2015 with 14-year voting record. He took conservative positions on healthcare, labor, Medicare/Social Security, and gun rights. He authored legislation on education savings and health savings accounts. He chaired Intelligence Committee and focused on national security and cybersecurity issues.
| Bill | Title | Vote | Date | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affordable Care Act repeal | Multiple attempts to repeal Obamacare | Nay | 2010-2014 | Consistent opposition to healthcare reform |
| Fiscal Cliff compromise | Made most Bush tax cuts permanent; raised top rates | Yea | 2013-01-01 | One of 85 Republicans who voted for bill |
| Medicare Part D | Added prescription drug benefit but banned government drug price negotiation | Yea | 2003 | Protected pharmaceutical industry from price negotiations |
| Drug price negotiation ban repeal | Opposed lifting ban on government drug negotiation | Nay | 2007 | Opposed measure to lower drug costs for seniors |
Rogers' social media emphasizes his experience, security credentials, and Trump alignment. Tone is aggressive toward Democratic opponents, particularly on foreign policy. Campaign messaging heavily features Trump endorsement and partnership rhetoric.
Announced Senate campaign with focus on Trump partnership and bringing manufacturing jobs back
Official campaign launch stating will be 'ally for President Trump'
View post →Attacked Abdul El-Sayed over Khamenei comments and Hasan Piker association
Campaign criticism of Democratic opponents on foreign policy and controversial associations
Rogers lost in 2024 fair and square and will lose again
Responding to Rogers' baseless 2024 election fraud claims
Rogers voted to raise Rx drug costs 60 times as congressman
El-Sayed criticized Rogers' record on drug price negotiations
Rogers' billionaire backers propping up flailing campaign
Michigan Democratic Party statement about Super PAC support from Koch network