Kansas has not elected a Democrat to the US Senate since 1932. Will that change in November?
Summary
Adam Hamilton is running as a Democrat for the US Senate in Kansas, a state that has not elected a Democratic senator since 1932. His campaign is gaining attention as the race becomes more competitive against Republican Senator Roger Marshall, despite Kansas being a traditionally Republican state.Key Facts
- Kansas has not elected a Democratic US senator since 1932.
- Adam Hamilton won 35% of the vote in a recent Democratic primary with 11 candidates.
- Hamilton’s campaign set a new fundraising record in Kansas for a quarter.
- Major election forecasters say the Kansas Senate race is more competitive now but still favor Senator Roger Marshall.
- Democrats need to win several seats in states carried by President Trump in 2022 to retake the Senate.
- President Trump won Kansas by 16 points in the last election.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Hamilton could win if there is a large wave of Democratic victories nationwide.
- Hamilton’s background as a church leader helps him communicate well with voters.
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