Kansas may surprise the nation and elect a Democrat to the US Senate. MAGA politics reshaped state.

By: H. Edward Flentje

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: October 11, 2026

Words: 823

Last Updated: 6 days, 22 hours ago

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In 1932, Kansas voters elected Democrat George McGill to the U.S Senate. In the 32 senate elections since then, voters have consistently elected Republicans to represent them.

This historic streak makes Democrat Adam Hamilton’s bid to prevail in his challenge to the reelection of U.S. Senator Roger Marshall an uphill climb. However, Marshall’s embrace of MAGA politics has changed the dynamics of the race and given Hamilton a credible shot at a dramatic upset.

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