 Jim Marcinkowski ran unopposed during the primary elections.A May 2006 article in "Roll Call" newspaper noted that Marcinkowski raised more than $138,000 from January 1 to March 31, 2006—about $11,000 more than Rogers took in during that same period.In June 2006, "Congressional Quarterly" changed its rating of the race to "Republican Favored", from "Safe Republican", noting that Marcinkowski's active early campaign efforts were presenting Rogers with a serious test.