Mike Rogers

Mike Rogers grew up in Blue Mountain, a mill community in Calhoun County, with a mother who worked in textiles and a father who was a firefighter.¹ Born in Indiana while his family was away seeking work, he returned to Alabama as a child.² He and his wife, Beth, have three children.¹

Rogers earned degrees in political science and public administration at Jacksonville State University before graduating from Birmingham School of Law.¹ He practiced law in Anniston and served on the Calhoun County Commission before winning an Alabama House seat in 1994.² He became the state House's Republican minority leader during his second term.²

Elected to Congress in 2002, Rogers now chairs the House Armed Services Committee, following earlier service as the leading Republican on Homeland Security.¹ His defense work includes advocacy for the Anniston Army Depot and the Fort Benning community.¹ He also helped develop the proposal for a separate Space Force, working with other members of Congress.¹

His current priorities include military readiness, weapons modernization and countering China.¹ His domestic record includes support for stronger border enforcement, gun ownership rights and school vouchers.² He faces Democrat Lee McInnis, a retired intelligence professional who is emphasizing rural healthcare and affordability.³