When It Comes to the Midterms in Kansas, We Are Not in Kansas Anymore
Summary
A Democrat, Adam Hamilton, is running a close race against Republican Senator Roger Marshall in Kansas, a state that has mostly voted Republican for nearly 100 years. The Kansas Democratic Party has grown stronger recently, with help from Governor Laura Kelly and party chair Jeanna Repass, who have built better organization and resources for local campaigns.Key Facts
- Kansas has not elected a Democratic U.S. senator since 1928.
- Registered Republicans outnumber Democrats by about 400,000 in Kansas.
- Adam Hamilton, a Methodist megachurch pastor, is tied in polling with Senator Roger Marshall.
- Senator Marshall has faced criticism for suing former patients over unpaid medical bills.
- Governor Laura Kelly, a Democrat, has helped strengthen the Kansas Democratic Party’s organization.
- Jeanna Repass became the party chair to improve its infrastructure after a period of decline.
- The party added full-time staff and expanded organizing efforts to 68 counties.
- Grassroots organizing, not just money or ads, is playing a big role in making the race competitive.
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