Watch: Mike Rogers, Garlin Gilchrist in convo with Roop Raj at CACC event

Name: Mike Rogers: Media Q&A at Detroit business luncheon
Uploaded: 2026-10-16T10:16:45-04:00
Duration: 6 min 27 s
Description: Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers joined the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Luncheon on Friday, Oct. 16, and took questions from the media before the event.

On Friday, Oct. 16, Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers and Michigan Democratic Secretary of State candidate Garlin Gilchrist were in conversation with FOX 2’s Roop Raj at the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Luncheon.

Candidate conversations

Big picture view:

Both candidates, Mike Rogers and Garlin Gilchrist, discussed issues for Michigan voters and their visions for the state.

FOX 2’s Roop Raj moderated the conversations, with each candidate discussion happening one at a time.

This was a ticketed event that has sold out.

How to watch

A replay is available in the video player above, and will stream on FOX Local on FOX 2 Detroit Live Friday afternoon.

Dig deeper:

Each candidate also took time to answer questions with the media before their on-stage discussions. You can watch the Q&A with each candidate below.

Garlin Gilchrist: Media Q&A at Detroit business luncheon

Michigan Democratic Secretary of State candidate Garlin Gilchrist joined the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Luncheon on Friday, Oct. 16, and took questions from the media before the event.

Mike Rogers: Media Q&A at Detroit business luncheon

Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers joined the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Luncheon on Friday, Oct. 16, and took questions from the media before the event.

Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce event

The backstory:

The Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce is a leading business organization serving more than 1,000 members across Michigan. The Chamber connects entrepreneurs, professionals, and organizations through networking, advocacy, and community engagement, helping members grow and succeed.