Incumbent
KY-05 Republican nominee?
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MAY 20, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age88 years old (Dec 31, 1937)
GenderMale
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LocationKentucky
BackgroundAttorney
EducationUniversity of Kentucky College of Law (LL.B., 1964)
Notable personal detailsHarold Dallas "Hal" Rogers is a Republican U.S. Representative for Kentucky’s 5th Congressional District, first elected in 1980 and serving in Congress since 1981. He has been a senior member of the House and served as chair of the House Appropriations Committee from 2011 to 2016. Rogers is a lawyer and earned his LL.B. from the University of Kentucky College of Law. He is married to Cynthia Rogers and they have three children.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports lowering the tax burden on families, small businesses, and corporations through tax relief and extensions of the 2017 tax cuts, while advocating reduced federal spending and budget restraint. Has voted for major Republican tax-cut legislation and promoted targeted tax relief for small businesses and working families.
Healthcare
Opposes the Affordable Care Act and has voted for full repeal and for measures to block ACA funding; supports Republican market-oriented health reforms and measures described as lowering premiums through Republican legislation. Also supports targeted federal funding for rural healthcare and Medicare/Medicaid assistance for constituents.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border security and enforcement of existing immigration laws, opposes amnesty/regularization, and backs physical barriers, expanded border patrol resources, and increased penalties for smuggling. Emphasizes linking immigration enforcement to combating drug trafficking and public-safety concerns while seeking additional funding and authorities for border agencies.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Hal Rogers is anti-abortion and has consistently supported pro-life legislation. He has backed measures to prohibit taxpayer funding of abortion (Hyde Amendment) and described efforts to "fight for life" while in Congress.
Climate & Energy
Supports an "all-of-the-above" market-based energy approach that emphasizes coal and domestic fossil-fuel production for energy independence, and has opposed EPA regulations on coal and greenhouse-gas rules while backing legislation to lower energy costs. Public statements and votes prioritize protecting coal jobs and limiting regulatory action on emissions rather than aggressive emissions-reduction mandates.
Public Safety & Guns
Opposes new federal gun restrictions such as universal background checks and incentives for red flag laws, and describes such measures as allowing removal of firearms without due process. Holds a pro-Second Amendment voting record and has been endorsed/rated highly by pro-gun organizations.
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