Former Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Mich., jumped into the race for the open Senate seat in his state on Monday, announcing his bid after losing the 2024 contest for Michigan’s other seat to the Democrats’ Elissa Slotkin.

In a launch video on social platform X, Rogers promised to “fight” for Michigan and “stand with President [Donald] Trump” if elected to the upper chamber.

“We will deliver on the mandate given to him by the American people,” he said, referring to the president. “For me, it will always be America and Michigan first: rewarding hard work and investing in the skilled trades, cutting wasteful spending, lowering the cost of gas, groceries, and prescription drugs.”

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