2026 LBJ DC Fellows
Seth Rogers is a candidate for the Master of Public Affairs (DC Concentration) at the LBJ School. He graduated magna cum laude from Ohio University with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Philosophy.
His undergraduate honors thesis, “Mob Rule Begets Monarchy: The 17th Amendment’s Contribution to Political Polarization”, examined how Senate design shapes polarization and the balance between Congress and the presidency. A former sergeant in the 82nd Airborne Division, he is Ranger qualified and led a reconnaissance team during a 2020 deployment to Taji, Iraq, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, reinforcing his commitment to service.
Policy interests: Institutional reform; legislative oversight & rulemaking; federalism; national security.
2026 Policy Apprenticeship: U.S. Representative Ronny Jackson (R-TX)