Mike Rogers (3)

Mike Rogers is a Republican U.S. Representative for Alabama's 3rd congressional district, which he has served since 2003. Born on July 16, 1958, he is a sixth-generation East Alabamian from Calhoun County, raised in the mill village of Blue Mountain by a mother who worked in a textile mill and a father who was a firefighter and retired textile worker. A conservative Christian, he has been married to his wife Beth for over 40 years, and they have three children. He resides in Calhoun County and attends Saks Baptist Church. Notable achievements include chairing the House Armed Services Committee , previously Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Committee , and initiating the creation of the U.S. Space Force with bipartisan support. He advocates for national security, military installations like Anniston Army Depot in his district, and programs like the Next Generation Interceptor missile.

Education and Political Experience

Rogers is a lawyer by profession but never served in the military. Specific details on his formal education are not detailed in available records. His political career began with election to Congress in 2002, where he has focused on defending Alabama's interests, particularly military-related sites like Anniston Army Depot and Fort Benning. He won re-election in Alabama's 3rd District as recently as November 2025.