Mike Rogers (Maryland politician) facts for kids
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Mike Rogers
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 32nd district |
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| Assumed office January 9, 2019 Serving with J. Sandy Barlett, Mark S. Chang
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| Preceded by | Pamela Beidle Alice Sophocleus |
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| Born | February 20, 1964 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Hillcrest High School New Hanover High School |
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| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1986–2015 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | Medical Service Corps |
Michael J. Rogers (born February 20, 1964) is an American politician. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He represents Maryland's 32nd legislative district in Anne Arundel County as part of the Maryland House of Delegates. In 2024, he ran for a seat in the United States House of Representatives but did not win.
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Early Life and Military Service
Mike Rogers was born in Detroit, Michigan, on February 20, 1964. He went to Hillcrest High School in South Carolina. Later, he graduated from New Hanover High School in North Carolina in 1982.
After high school, Rogers joined the United States Army in 1986. He served in the Army's Medical Service Corps. He worked in many different roles, from leading small groups of soldiers to commanding larger units. He served in the Army for nearly 30 years, retiring in 2015 as a Colonel. During his time in the military, he was sent to 32 different countries. This included places like Somalia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He received several awards for his service, such as the Bronze Star Medal and the Legion of Merit. After leaving the Army, he joined the board of directors for the Military Officers Association of America. He also coached football for five seasons at the Severn Athletic Club.
Political Career
Joining the Maryland House of Delegates
In January 2018, Mike Rogers decided to run for a seat in the Maryland House of Delegates. This is a part of Maryland's state government that makes laws. He ran to represent District 32. He won the Democratic primary election. Then, he won the general election against his Republican opponents.
Rogers officially became a member of the Maryland House of Delegates on January 9, 2019. He has been a part of the Economic Matters Committee since he started. This committee deals with laws about business and money. In December 2020, Rogers made history. He became the first Black person to be the vice chair of the Anne Arundel County Delegation. In November 2021, he became the first Black man elected as the delegation's chair.
Running for Congress in 2024
In November 2023, Rogers announced he would run for a seat in the United States House of Representatives. He wanted to represent Maryland's 3rd congressional district. This is a much bigger role than being a state delegate. During his campaign, Rogers often talked about his long military experience. He hoped this would appeal to the many veterans living in the district. However, in the Democratic primary election on May 14, 2024, he did not win. State senator Sarah Elfreth won the primary instead.
Political Views
Views on Policing
In June 2020, Mike Rogers took part in a protest in Severn, Maryland. This protest was against police brutality. He encouraged everyone at the protest to vote in the elections that year.
Views on Social Issues
In March 2019, Rogers voted on a law about palliative care. This law would have allowed doctors to prescribe medicine to very sick patients who wanted to end their lives. Rogers voted against this law.
Helping Veterans
Rogers has worked to help veterans. In 2020, he introduced a new law. This law made it clearer who could live in homes supported by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill passed and became a law on May 8, 2020.
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Mike Rogers in the House Economic Matters Committee, 2025
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