Senate race · 2026

Kansas Senate Race

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall is seeking re-election to his seat, facing a challenge from Democrat Adam Hamilton. The outcome of this and 34 other Senate races will determine the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.

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2 candidates · what each one campaigns on

Roger Marshall

Republican · Incumbent

Their record

Currently: U.S. Senator

Roger Marshall is the incumbent Republican U.S. Senator for Kansas.

Campaign platform

Rural hospitals and Medicare access
Sponsored bills capping Medicare prior-authorization delays and requiring price transparency.
Health CareSource
Border security
Cosponsored the Laken Riley Act and border wall funding legislation.
ImmigrationSource
Energy dominance
Supports oil, gas, wind and ethanol production and repealing the methane fee.
Energy & EnvironmentSource
Farms and the Ogallala Aquifer
Sponsored fertilizer cost relief and groundwater conservation legislation.
Agriculture & RuralSource
Veterans' benefits
Cosponsored the PACT Act and the Major Richard Star Act.
VeteransSource

Campaign site Ballotpedia profile

Adam Hamilton

Democrat

Adam Hamilton leads The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, the largest Methodist congregation in the U.S.

Campaign platform

Affordability
Affordability is a focal point of Hamilton's campaign, including lowering costs for gas, groceries, and healthcare.
EconomySource
Healthcare Access
He discusses healthcare as a human right and will fight to restore health insurance credits and protect Medicaid to prevent rural hospital closures.
HealthSource
Lower the cost of living
Cites farmer and small business concerns about grocery, fuel and health costs.
EconomySource
Independent-minded governance
Frames himself as an independent-minded Democrat focused on cross-party problem solving.
Democracy & GovernmentSource
Congressional Reform
Hamilton calls for a ban on congressional stock trading, term limits for members of Congress, and age limits.
DemocracySource
Prescription Drug Costs
He will fight to lower the cost of prescription drugs.
HealthSource
Farmers and Ranchers
Hamilton supports producers, farmers, and ranchers hurt by tariffs and war pushing up the cost of fertilizer and fuel.
AgricultureSource

Campaign site Ballotpedia profile

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