U.S. Senate race in Kansas between Marshall, Hamilton likely to consume more than $50 million

U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall and state Sen. Ty Masterson, both Republican winners in the August primary, face stiff competition in the November election.

By: Tim Carpenter

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: August 10, 2026

Words: 891

Last Updated: 1 week ago


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TOPEKA — Roger Marshall and Adam Hamilton will test in November the legacy of nearly a century of partisan dominance by Republicans over Democrats in U.S. Senate elections in Kansas.

Marshall, the Republican seeking reelection as a loyalist of President Donald Trump, easily brushed aside his August primary opponent. He faces a serious general election challenge from Hamilton, who founded the largest United Methodist church in the United States, proved to be a prolific political …

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