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A new internal poll shows Kansas Senate incumbent Roger Marshall trailing Democrat Adam Hamilton, with voter anger over his history of suing patients for medical debt driving his declining favorability.
Republican Sen. Roger Marshall faces a competitive challenge from Democrat Adam Hamilton in Kansas, a state without a Democratic senator since 1932. Recent polls show the race tied, driven by economic anxiety over tariffs and fuel costs. Marshall is distancing himself from President Trump to protect his base, while Hamilton leverages his moderate, faith-based appeal to win over independents. National Republican groups are pouring millions into the state to defend the Senate majority.
Republican former Kansas Governor Mike Hayden has endorsed Democrat Adam Hamilton for the U.S. Senate, citing economic hardship among farmers. This marks the second such endorsement from a former GOP governor in a month, signaling deep dissatisfaction with incumbent Republican Senator Roger Marshall and broader national economic policies.
Republican former Kansas Governor Mike Hayden has endorsed Democratic Senate candidate Adam Hamilton, marking the second such endorsement from a former GOP governor in less than a month. This shift highlights deep economic distress among Kansas farmers, who are facing soaring costs for diesel and fertilizer due to the Iran conflict and retaliatory tariffs. While national polling shows a record low approval rating for President Trump’s economic handling, local 'kitchen-table' realities are driving voters to reject the incumbent Republican, Roger Marshall, despite the state's long history of Republican dominance.
Senate Republicans are redirecting millions of dollars from the North Carolina Senate race to Kansas, signaling a strategic shift to defend the party's majority in deep-red states. The Senate Leadership Fund (SLF) has paused future ad spending in North Carolina, where former Governor Roy Cooper leads GOP nominee Michael Whatley, and is pouring resources into Kansas to help incumbent Senator Roger Marshall against Democrat Adam Hamilton. This move reflects growing Republican anxiety over losing seats in traditionally red states, including Kansas, where a Democrat has not won a Senate seat since 1932. While SLF has also increased spending in Ohio and Iowa, the pivot underscores the party's focus on defending its 53-seat majority, which can absorb up to three losses. Trump has expressed concern about Whatley's chances, while Cooper's campaign maintains North Carolina remains competitive. The shift highlights the changing dynamics of the 2026 midterms, with Republicans prioritizing defensive battles in states like Kansas over offensive pushes in swing states like North Carolina and Georgia.
Rev. Adam Hamilton, a former Republican turned Democrat, is challenging incumbent Sen. Roger Marshall in Kansas, a state that has not elected a Democratic senator since 1932. The race has shifted to a statistical tie, driven by economic discontent among farmers and ranchers over high fuel prices and tariffs, as well as attacks on Marshall’s out-of-touch image and his history of suing patients for medical bills. While Hamilton’s moderate, faith-based appeal resonates with some voters, the GOP is leveraging national support from President Trump and Vice President JD Vance to defend the seat.
In a tightening Kansas Senate race, incumbent Republican Roger Marshall is leveraging a 2020 sermon by Democratic nominee Adam Hamilton to attack his climate stance. Hamilton, a megachurch pastor, previously urged his congregation to reduce beef consumption to lower carbon footprints. Marshall argues this contradicts Kansas values, while Hamilton’s team counters that Marshall has previously supported cattle emission regulations. The dispute highlights the race's shift from a likely Republican win to a competitive 'Lean R' contest amid national economic anxieties.
Kansas, a state without a Democratic U.S. senator since 1932, has become a critical battleground for Senate control. Democrat Adam Hamilton, a megachurch pastor, is polling within striking distance of incumbent Republican Roger Marshall. While the Cook Political Report has downgraded the race to 'Lean Republican,' Hamilton’s strong fundraising and moderate messaging are challenging GOP dominance. Conversely, in the gubernatorial race, Democrat Cindy Holscher is trailing Republican Ty Masterson due to significant spending disparities and negative attack ads, highlighting how funding and messaging determine outcomes for different Democratic candidates in the same state.
Democratic megachurch pastor Adam Hamilton won a crowded 11-way Kansas Senate primary to take on Republican Sen. Roger Marshall. Hamilton has raised about $4.1 million since February, while Marshall has raised roughly $6.2 million this cycle, underscoring the fundraising dynamics of a race in a state that has not elected a Democrat to the Senate since the 1930s and setting up a high-sum general election battle.
Rev. Adam Hamilton, senior pastor of the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, launched a Democratic bid to challenge Sen. Roger Marshall in Kansas after an 18-stop listening tour, aiming to lower everyday costs and restore civility in a crowded primary. The race could reshape Kansas politics in a state that hasn’t elected a Democrat to the U.S. Senate since 1932, though Hamilton faces scrutiny over campaign use of church resources and a crowded field of challengers.
Adam Hamilton, the pastor of the nation’s largest Methodist church, has announced a bid for the U.S. Senate in Kansas, launching a listening-tour campaign and meeting voters in communities like Lenexa.
The Lamar Cardinals will face the SMU Mustangs in a college basketball game, with SMU being favored by 20 points. Lamar's big man, Adam Hamilton, returning to the team is crucial for their defense against SMU's inside game. SMU struggled with 3-point shooting last season and has had offensive issues, while Lamar has more chemistry with several key scorers returning. With SMU playing their third game in four days, this year's matchup is expected to be closer. The recommended pick is Lamar +20.