Kansas Senator Settles 2020 Bakery Debt Amid Tight Senate Race
Republican Senator Roger Marshall paid a six-year-old bakery bill of $678.75, doubling the amount to $1,300 after the owner publicly threatened not to vote for him. The incident highlights his vulnerable position in a competitive 2026 Kansas Senate race against Democrat Adam Hamilton, where he is tied in polls and facing scrutiny over aggressive medical debt collection practices.