Kansas elects first Democratic senator in almost a century

BREAKINGBREAKING, Adam Hamilton beat out Republican Roger Marshall in a highly competitive race.Published On 4 Nov 20264 Nov 2026Democrat Adam Hamilton has become the first member of his party to win a Kansas Senate seat in almost a century after beating incumbent Republican Roger Marshall, according to Associated Press news agency projections.The race was considered consequential to control of the US Senate.The highly competitive contest between Hamilton, a Methodist pastor, and Marshall stunned political observers given the state’s long history of Republican wins. A Democrat has not won a Senate seat in Kansas since 1932.The founder of the largest United Methodist church in the country, Hamilton campaigned as a man of faith while pushing core Democratic positions on affordability. Like other rural states, Kansas has seen its agricultural and transportation industries hit by record-high diesel and fuel prices.“We’re always told to not talk about politics or religion but this is one time we’re trying to save our democracy. The next two years are a pivotal time for our country,” Hamilton said on Monday.Marshall is a staunch supporter of US President Donald Trump, who campaigned for ...