EXCLUSIVE: Trump-Backed Mike Rogers Raises $1.6 Million In Third Quarter

Former Republican Michigan Rep. Mike Rogers raised $1.6 million for the year’s third quarter, padding his war chest for what is expected to be an expensive contest to flip the state’s open Senate seat red.

Rogers’ fundraising haul, obtained exclusively by the 🏢Daily Caller News Foundation, will report $2.7 million in the bank at the close of the third quarter, which runs from July to September. The Michigan Republican is neck-and-neck with his Democratic competitors in fundraising and is well-positioned for the general election after likely avoiding a potential primary challenge.

Republicans view the open seat being vacated by retiring Democratic Sen. Gary Peters’ as a prime pickup opportunity during the midterms. Rogers is touting the third quarter figures as evidence that he has the wind in his sails to win in 2026.

“Mike has the momentum,” Rogers campaign spokeswoman Alyssa Brouillet, said in a statement obtained by the DCNF. “From his historic groundgame operation, to President Trump’s ‘complete and total’ endorsement, and his growing campaign warchest, Mike Rogers continues to prove that he is ready to fight and win next November. Soon, we will get Michigan working again.”

The fundraising total includes contributions from more than 22,000 donors across all 83 counties. More than 98% of the contributions during the third quarter were under $100 with the average donation clocking in at under $30, according to figures obtained by the DCNF.

Rogers’ third quarter cash on hand totals more money in his campaign account than the two-time Senate candidate reported at any point in his first Senate run. Rogers came just 19,000 votes of beating now-Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin in 2024 despite being outraised nearly five to one. He had less than $800,000 in the bank at this point last cycle.