Who Is Running in Alabama Congressional District 3rd in 2026?

Michael Rogers supports policies aimed at job creation and economic growth, aligning with President Trump's approach. He advocates for extending the 2017 tax cuts and eliminating taxes on tips and overtime, citing a potential increase of $9,900 in take-home pay for Michigan families. Rogers believes tariffs encourage manufacturing job returns, such as General Motors production to Michigan. He opposes electric vehicle mandates, arguing they destroy American jobs due to reduced labor needs.

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.

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).

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."