Linda Rogers
Republican | Indiana
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Linda Rogers
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Senator, District 11
Incumbent
Yes
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EDUCATION
Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI, BS, 1973
WORK & MILITARY
Juday Creek Golf Course, Owner, 1989-2026
Nugent Builders, President, 1995-2024
AFFILIATIONS
St. Pius X Catholic Chuch, Parishoner, 1989 to present
Member, Elkhart County Republican Party, Member
Indiana Builders Association, 2015 President, 1989-2026
National Golf Course Owners Assoc., 2013-2014 President, 1989-2026
Indiana Chamber of Commerce, Member, 2004-2026
NFIB, Member, 2016-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Indiana State Senate, 2018-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Indiana State Senate District 11, 2026-
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (21)
Liz Brown (2025)
Rudy Victory Fund (2025)
Rudy Yakym III (2025)
State Republican Party Organizations (2025)
Dale DeVon (2024)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (24)
Hoosiers for Quality Education (2025)
National Federation of Independent Business (2025)
Richard Pfeil (2025)
Hoosiers for Great Public Schools (2024)
Joanna King (2024)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (5)
Building Trades Councils (2025)
International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers (2025)
Stand for Children (2025)
Taft Stettinius & Hollister (2025)
David Niezgodski (2018)
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
As a member of the Indiana General Assembly, I supported and voted for Indiana to have some of the strongest abortion laws in the country.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
To save the life of the mother.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Choose not to answer
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Everyone should be allowed to worship as they please provided the Religion is not hateful and causes harm to others.
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
As a longtime Catholic I support the Christian faith including the Gospel and Biblical principals.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Separation of church and state provides boundaries for each entity when decisions are made.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Agree
Having a strong military is one way to maintain peace along with diplomacy.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Neutral
It is not the government's role to provide health to provide health insurance for everyone. However, we do have Medicaid that will step in for those who are unable to afford health insurance as well as those that are most vulnerable and need to be provided medical services.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
The Affordable Care Act turned out to be unaffordable. There are so few insurance companies that they control the market. Onerous regulations like prior authorizations cost hospitals and physicians extra work and put patients at risk. Prior Authorization should not be allowed. Indiana continues to create policies that help Hoosiers reduce medical costs.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
Livable income is different for every community. The government should only do for residents what they cannot do for themselves. Nearly everyone has the ability to obtain a job and contribute to their communities.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
I believe in free markets, less regulation and private property rights.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
Taxpayer funded education should be provided only through K-12.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
We need to eliminate waste, fraud and abuse of government programs. Over 1/3 of Medicaid recipients are not eligible. We need to ensure that the Medicaid funds are available to those that really need it.
IMMIGRATION
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Agree
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Immigration should only be allowed through legal means.
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
Teachers should be allowed to carry guns at school provided the governing body approves and the teacher has received training.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I support red flag laws.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
1.Continue to work on reducing property taxes for all including the assessment process, especially for seniors 2. Policies to eliminate barriers and regulations for affordable housing 3. Policies to improve educational outcomes.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Choose not to answer
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I am a strong fiscal conservative and have voted for conservative policies during my tenure in the Senate.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have been a leader in many organizations and understand how to work with everyone. I am considered a consensus builder which is so important as a member of the General Assembly. Also, as a long-time small business owner I understand how regulations and laws impact business and consumers.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
no
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am considered one of the hardest working legislators in the General Assembly and pride myself on being a great listener with an open mind.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a long time practicing Catholic and believe in treating everyone as your equal and how they want to be treated.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
You need a photo ID for almost everything so voting should not be any different.
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No, I don't believe racism is a threat to domestic security. Everyone should be treated the same.
