Hal Rogers

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Harold Dallas Rogers

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth December 31, 1937 (Age: 88)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Hal Rogers holds a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws from the University of Kentucky and has spent decades in legal practice and public service. He has served in the National Guard and held positions as commonwealth's attorney before being elected to Congress. Rogers has extensive experience in fiscal policy and economic development, having led efforts to reduce discretionary spending and support small businesses. He has also been involved in national security and homeland defense initiatives.

Political Ideas

Hal Rogers balances a staunch conservative ideological core with a pragmatic approach to fiscal policy, often surprising observers with his willingness to negotiate across party lines. His long tenure in Congress has seen him wield significant influence over discretionary spending, cutting $126 billion while maintaining a focus on homeland security. Rogers's anti-abortion stance and opposition to LGBT rights contrast with his reputation as a bipartisan negotiator, creating a complex political persona that invites deeper inquiry into how he reconciles these positions.

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2026: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ACTIVE

Election History

Kentucky House of Representatives 5th District

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(Incumbent) Competing Candidates: Ned Pillersdorf

Kentucky House of Representatives 5th District Republican Primary

81,554 votes (77.40%)

Win
2024: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Kentucky 5th District, U.S.A. House of Representatives

261,407 votes (100.00%)

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Position Details

Committee Membership
Appropriations
2022: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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2022 Kentucky's 5th congressional district election

177,712 votes (82.20%)

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2020: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Kentucky's 5th congressional district, 2020

250,914 votes (84.20%)

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2018: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Kentucky's 5th congressional district, 2018

172,093 votes (78.90%)

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2016: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Kentucky's 5th congressional district, 2016

221,242 votes (100.00%)

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2014: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Kentucky's 5th congressional district, 2014

171,350 votes (78.30%)

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2012: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Kentucky's 5th congressional district, 2012

195,408 votes (77.90%)

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2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Kentucky's 5th congressional district election, 2010

151,019 votes (77.42%)

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2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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2008 Kentucky's 5th congressional district election

177,024 votes (84.10%)

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2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Kentucky's 5th congressional district election, 2006

147,201 votes (73.76%)

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2004: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Kentucky's 5th congressional district election, 2004

177,579 votes (100.00%)

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2002: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Kentucky's 5th congressional district election, 2002

137,986 votes (78.29%)

Win