Just ahead of ushering his committee’s passage of the fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) posted the highest fundraising gain of any member in Alabama’s U.S. House delegation.
Rogers, who has served as Alabama’s 3rd District Congressman since 2003 and as Chairman of the all-powerful U.S. House Armed Services Committee since 2023, reported $2,393,061.39 cash on hand in his second quarter FEC filing.
That gives him the largest war chest among any Republican member of the state’s congressional delegation, rivaled only by Democrat U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) with $3.6 million.
But it was the $413,843.19 he raised that stands out, marking one of his highest quarters on record.
By comparison, in the upper chamber, U.S. Senator Katie Britt raised $779,512.55 in the second quarter.
As head of the House Armed Services Committee, Rogers wields immense influence over defense policy, budgets, and military oversight.
As a sixth-generation East Alabama native, Rogers is also deeply tied to Alabama’s 3rd District. This combination is responsible for his effectiveness both in Washington and at home, his campaign reports.
“Chairman Rogers would not be where he is without the generosity of his supporters,” a campaign spokesperson said this week. “These numbers prove that he’s a well respected leader not only in Alabama but also across the country.”
Grayson Everett is the editor in chief of Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on X @Grayson270.
