MRG Poll: Rogers Shows Early Strength in Race for U.S. Senate

LANSING, Mich. –  Former Congressman Mike Rogers has early support with Republican primary voters in the open seat for United States Senate.  In an MRG-commissioned survey of 600 likely Republican primary voters, 23% confirmed their support for Rogers, while 7% support Peter Meijer and 2% plan to vote for Sandy Pensler in the upcoming August Primary election. In the survey, conducted February 19-22, 62% are undecided, and 6% plan to vote for another candidate.  

An overwhelming 58% of Republican voters also believe securing the border between the United States and Mexico should be the top priority for the next U.S. Senator. Working across the aisle in Washington D.C. to fix the chaotic and uncertain political environment came in second with 18%.

“Most of Rogers’ support comes from Southeast and Mid-Michigan where favorable TV ads promoting Rogers’ experience as a military veteran and former law enforcement officer have been playing for several weeks,” said Jenell Leonard, Owner of MRG. “The outside efforts to brand Rogers as the candidate that has the knowledge and experience to secure the border and bridge the political divide in D.C. is resonating with voters.”

The Questions and Results

The results and the wording of the questions asked by MRG follow.

          Q. And, if the August primary election for the  United States Senate were being held today, for whom would you vote…

                                                                                                        Percent

          Peter Meijer                                                                                7 %

          Sandy Pensler                                                                           2 %

          Mike Rogers                                                                             23 %

          Someone Else                                                                           6 %

          Don't know                                                                               62 %

          Refused                                                                                      0 %

          Total                                                                                     100.0 %

Q. In general, which of the following do you believe should be the top priority for Michigan's next United States Senator?

                                                                                                                                                                    Percent

          Standing against national security dangers posed by Communist China                                          8 %

          Securing the border between the United States and Mexico                                                             58 %

          Assisting the nation's children in obtaining a strong education and achieving reading literacy        8 %

          Standing with law enforcement to make our communities safe                                                         5 %

          Working across the aisle in Washington D.C. to fix the chaotic and uncertain political environment 18 %

          Don't know                                                                                                                                            2 %

          Refused                                                                                                                                                  1 %

          Total                                                                                                                                                       100.0 %

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