Republican Senate Nominee Mike Rogers Campaigns in Michigan, Focusing on Education and Broad Voter Appeal
Republican U.S. Senate nominee Mike Rogers is campaigning in Michigan, discussing issues such as declining reading achievement and seeking to attract votes from Democrats and Trump supporters.

Rochester, NY, September 20, 2026 —
Republican U.S. Senate nominee Mike Rogers has been campaigning across Michigan, outlining key issues he plans to address and detailing his strategy for the upcoming election.
During his campaign efforts, Rogers has specifically highlighted concerns regarding declining reading achievement. This educational issue is a central theme in his discussions with voters as he seeks to build support throughout the state.
Rogers’ campaign strategy also includes an effort to appeal to a diverse range of voters. He is actively working to attract support not only from traditional Republican voters and supporters of former President Donald Trump but also from Democrats. This approach suggests a broader outreach aimed at consolidating a wide base of support.
The specific locations and dates of Rogers’ campaign events were not detailed in the provided summary. The exact nature of his proposals or policy plans related to declining reading achievement, beyond raising the issue, was also not specified. Similarly, the summary did not include details on the specific tactics Rogers is employing to reach out to Democratic voters or the responses he has received from these different voter demographics.
Story summarized from the original created by THOMAS BEAUMONT and JACQUELINE GANUN, Associated Press on www.rochesterfirst.com, see more information here.
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