Kansas Republicans Fear Marshall Trails in Senate Race
Republican Sen. Roger Marshall is tied with Democrat Adam Hamilton in Kansas. Some Republicans say Marshall started campaigning too late.
45.8% each: the RealClearPolling average for Marshall and Hamilton.
$9.9 million raised by Hamilton last quarter, versus $866,000 for Marshall.
1932 was the last time Kansas elected a Democratic senator.
$5 million statewide ad campaign launched by the Democratic Senate Majority PAC.
Why it matters: Republicans are spending heavily to defend a seat Marshall won by 11 points in 2020. Politico reports Kansas farmers and ranchers have been hurt by Trump administration tariffs and trade plans.
Former Republican Gov. Mike Hayden now backs Hamilton and says Marshall took the race for granted.
The New York Times reported that Marshall, an OB-GYN, sued over 700 patients over medical debt.
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Political Bias
Coverage by lean% of 3 sources
3 sources · 3 articles · 67% Left coverage
Where they split: The outlets agree the race is close. Their emphasis differs: Politico focuses on Marshall's campaign effort, and The Western Journal focuses on polling and national spending.
Left coverage, 2 sources: The left frames Marshall as an incumbent who took his seat for granted and is now in danger of losing it.
Right coverage, 1 sources: The right frames the race as a warning that a reliably Republican state is in midterm trouble and needs heavy party investment.
