Austin Rogers
Won the August 18, 2026 Republican primary with 30.3% in an eight-candidate field; incumbent Neal Dunn withdrew before the primary and is listed by Ballotpedia as a withdrawn candidate.
Austin Rogers, a Panama City attorney and former General Counsel to U.S. Senator Rick Scott, is the Republican nominee for the open Florida 2nd Congressional District seat.[3][4]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Positions on the issues
- OpposesProtect legal access to abortion
Describes himself as opposed to abortion from conception and says he will support policies protecting the unborn.[5]
“Austin believes that life is sacred and is 100% pro life from conception.”
- OpposesStricter gun laws
Opposes new gun-control measures and says he will defend the 2nd Amendment and the rights of gun owners.[5]
“Austin will stand firmly against any radical gun control agenda pursued by the Radical Left and work to protect the rights of law-abiding gun owners.”
- SupportsExpand immigration enforcement and deportations
Supports codifying strong border-security policies and continuing the current administration's border enforcement approach.[5]
“In Congress, Austin will work alongside President Trump and Republican leaders to codify strong border security policies into law so that our border remains secure — and that no future administration can undo these protections that keep our nation safe.”
- SupportsContinue U.S. military aid to Israel
Supports continued U.S. support for Israel.[5]
“Austin believes the United States must continue providing critical support as Israel faces ongoing threats from Iran, Hamas, and other hostile actors in the Middle East.”
In their words — priorities
- Says he will be a reliable vote for President Trump's agenda in Congress.[4]
- Lists securing the border, backing law enforcement and the military, and defending what he calls Florida values as priorities.[4]
- Says he will defend the Constitution and use his legal and legislative experience to stop what he considers bad bills.[5]
Background
- Rogers is a lifelong Panama City native who graduated from Mosley High School and earned his law degree from Duke University.[4]
- He served as General Counsel to U.S. Senator Rick Scott, working on legislation, congressional hearings, and investigations.[4]
- His father flew two tours with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and later retired from Tyndall Air Force Base in the district; his mother was a local schoolteacher.[4]
- He and his wife, a dermatologist, live in Panama City with their three children.[4]
Campaign money
Raised $1.0M · spent $623K · $387K cash on hand (through 2026-07-29) FEC filing ↗