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Mike Rogers (Alabama)

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Mike Rogers
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U.S. House, Alabama, District 3
Incumbent
In office
2003-Present
Term ends
January 3, 2015
Years in position 10
PartyRepublican
PredecessorBob R. Riley (R)
Leadership
Minority Leader, Alabama State House of Representatives
1998
Compensation
Base salary$174,000/year
Elections and appointments
Last electionNovember 6, 2012
First electedNovember 5, 2002
Next electionNovember 4, 2014
Campaign $$8,794,539
Term limitsN/A
Prior offices
Alabama State House of Representatives
1994-2002
Education
Bachelor'sJacksonville State University, 1981
Master'sJacksonville State University, 1984
J.D.Birmingham School of Law, 1991
Personal
BirthdayJuly 16, 1958
Place of birthHammond, IN
ProfessionAttorney
Net worth$2,595,510
ReligionBaptist
Websites
Office website
Campaign website

Contents

Mike Rogers (b. July 16, 1958) is a Republican member of the U.S. House representing Alabama's 3rd congressional district. Rogers was first elected to the House in 2002.

Rogers ran for re-election to the 3rd congressional district in 2012. He had no Republican challengers in the March 13, 2012, primary and defeated Democrat John Andrew Harris in the November 6, 2012, general election.[1]

Mike Rogers campaign logo.

Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Rogers is a "rank-and-file Republican".[2]

Career

Below is an abbreviated outline of Rogers's academic, professional and political career:[3]

  • 1981: Graduated from Jacksonville State University with B.A.
  • 1984: Graduated from Jacksonville State University with M.P.A.
  • 1991: Graduated from Birmingham School of Law with J.D.
  • 1987-1990: Member of the Calhoun County, AL, commission
  • 1994-2002: Alabama House of Representatives
  • 2003-Present: U.S Representative from Alabama

Committee assignments

U.S. House

2013-2014

Rogers serves on the following committees:[4]

  • Committee on Agriculture
    • Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry
    • Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management
    • Subcommittee on Livestock, Rural Development, and Credit
  • Armed Services Committee
    • Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, Chair
    • Subcommittee on Readiness
  • Homeland Security Committee
    • Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection and Security Technologies
    • Subcommittee on Transportation Security

2011-2012

Issues

Campaign themes

2012

Rogers' campaign website listed the following issues:[5]

  • Strengthening East Alabama’s Economy
Excerpt: "In tough economic times, Mike Rogers is a strong advocate for lowering taxes for all working Alabamians and strengthening America's economy."
  • Lowering Gas Prices, Supporting Alternative Fuels
Excerpt: "Hard working East Alabamians are getting hammered at the pump. To help lower energy prices over the long term, Mike Rogers believes we need to end our dependence on foreign oil."
  • Securing our Borders, Fighting Wasteful Spending
Excerpt: "As a senior member of the Homeland Security Committee, Mike Rogers has worked to help strengthen our borders and slow the flow of illegal immigrants into our country."
  • Strengthening Medicare & Medicaid, Protecting Social Security
Excerpt: "Supporting a good first step toward providing prescription drug coverage through Medicare, Mike Rogers worked hard to provide many of our seniors relief from skyrocketing drug costs through the new Medicare Prescription Drug Program."
  • Fighting for Conservative Values
Excerpt: "Mike Rogers is fighting for your conservative values in Congress."
  • Improving Education
Excerpt: "As the father of three school-aged children, Mike Rogers has supported billions in additional funding for our schools."
  • Strengthening Our Military
Excerpt: "Helping our military prosecute and win the war on terror, Mike Rogers sits on the powerful Armed Services Committee and is committed to fully-funding our armed forces."
  • Standing Up for the Third District’s Military Facilities
Excerpt: "Mike has worked hard to help protect Alabama's military installations from the Base Realignment and Closure Commission (BRAC), while protecting thousands of jobs in the Third District."
  • Caring for Our Veterans
Excerpt: "As a member of the powerful Armed Services Committee, Mike Rogers was proud to support the recent GI Bill, which was signed into law earlier this Summer."

Presidential preference

2012

See also: Endorsements by state officials of presidential candidates in the 2012 election

Mike Rogers (Alabama) endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [6]

Specific votes

Fiscal Cliff

Voted "No" Rogers voted against the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. He was one of 151 Republicans that voted against the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257/167 vote on January 1, 2013.[7]

Elections

2012

See also: United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama, 2012

Rogers ran for re-election to the 3rd congressional district in 2012. He was unopposed in the March 13 Republican primary and defeated Democrat John Andrew Harris in the November 6, 2012 general election.[8]

U.S. House, Alabama, District 3 General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democrat John Andrew Harris 35.8% 98,141
     Republican Green check mark.jpgMike Rogers Incumbent 64% 175,306
     Write-In N/A 0.2% 483
Total Votes 273,930
Source: Alabama Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"

Full history


Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for Rogers is available dating back to 2002. Based on available campaign finance records, Rogers raised a total of $8,794,539 during that time period. This information was last updated on March 21, 2013.[14]

Mike Rogers (Alabama)'s Campaign Contribution History
Year Office Result Contributions
2012 US House (Alabama, District 3) Won $1,069,891
2010 US House (Alabama, District 3) Won $1,141,732
2008 US House (Alabama, District 3) Won $1,471,800
2006 US House (Alabama, District 3) Won $1,435,191
2004 US House (Alabama, District 3) Won $2,121,835
2002 US House (Alabama, District 3) Won $1,554,090
Grand Total Raised $8,794,539

2012

Breakdown of the source of Rogers's campaign funds before the 2012 election.

Rogers won re-election to the U.S. House in 2012. During that election cycle, Rogers's campaign committee raised a total of $1,069,891 and spent $982,102.[15]

2010

Breakdown of the source of Rogers's campaign funds before the 2010 election.

Rogers won re-election to the U.S. House in 2010. During that election cycle, Rogers's campaign committee raised a total of $1,141,732 and spent $943,060.[16]

His top 5 contributors between 2009-2010 were:

Analysis

Lifetime voting record

See also: Lifetime voting records of United States Senators and Representatives

According to the website GovTrack, Rogers missed 119 of 7,661 roll call votes from January 2003 to March 2013. This amounts to 1.6%, which is better than the median of 2.2% among current congressional representatives as of March 2013.[17]

Congressional staff salaries

See also: Staff salaries of United States Senators and Representatives

The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Rogers paid his congressional staff a total of $1,097,822 in 2011. He ranked 227th on the list of the lowest paid Republican Representative Staff Salaries and he ranked 70th overall of the highest paid Representative Staff Salaries in 2011. Overall, Alabama ranked 22nd in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.[18]

Net worth

See also: Net Worth of United States Senators and Representatives

2011

Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics, Rogers's net worth as of 2011 was estimated between $1,626,020 and $3,565,000. That averages to $2,595,510, which is lower than the average net worth of Republican Representatives in 2011 of $7,859,232. His average net worth increased by 15.23% from 2010.[19]

2010

Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics, Rogers' net worth as of 2010 was estimated between $1,370,018 and $3,134,999. That averages to $2,252,508.50, which is lower than the average net worth of Republican Representatives in 2010 of $7,561,133.[20]

National Journal vote ratings

See also: National Journal vote ratings

2012

Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of congress voted in the previous year. Rogers ranked 139th in the conservative rankings in 2012.[21]

2011

Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of congress voted in the previous year. Rogers ranked 177th in the conservative rankings.[22]

Political positions

Percentage voting with party

The website Open Congress tracks how often members of Congress vote with the majority of the chamber caucus. According to the website, Rogers votes with the Republican Party 92.2% of the time. This ranks 130th among the 242 Senate Republicans in 2011.[23]

Personal

Rogers and his wife, Elizabeth, have three children.

Recent news

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External links


References

  1. ↑ ABC News "General Election Results"
  2. ↑ Gov Track "Rogers" Accessed May 23, 2012
  3. ↑ Biographical Director of the United States Congress "Mike Dennis Rogers," Accessed October 28, 2011
  4. ↑ U.S. Representative Mike Rogers, Representing the 3rd District of Alabama, "Press Release: U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers Appointed to House Agriculture Committee, "January 3, 2013
  5. ↑ Campaign website, Issues
  6. ↑ The Hill, "2012 GOP Lawmaker Endorsements for President," retrieved November 23, 2011
  7. ↑ U.S. House "Roll Call Vote on the Fiscal Cliff" Accessed January 4, 2013.
  8. ↑ ABC News "General Election Results"
  9. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010"
  10. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2008"
  11. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2006"
  12. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2004"
  13. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 5, 2002"
  14. ↑ Open Secrets "Career Fundraising for Mike Rogers," Accessed March 21, 2013
  15. ↑ Open Secrets "Mike Rogers 2012 Election Cycle," Accessed February 19, 2013
  16. ↑ Open Secrets "Mike Rogers 2010 Election Cycle," Accessed October 28 2011
  17. ↑ GovTrack, "Mike Rogers," Accessed April 2, 2013
  18. ↑ LegiStorm "Mike Rogers"
  19. ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Rogers, (R-Alabama), 2011"
  20. ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Rogers, (R-Alabama), 2010"
  21. ↑ National Journal, "2012 Congressional Vote Ratings," February 21, 2013
  22. ↑ National Journal, "Searchable Vote Ratings Tables: House," February 23, 2012
  23. ↑ Open Congress "Voting With Party," Accessed October 28, 2011
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2003-Present 		Succeeded by
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