Can religion help Democrats win in red states? These faith leaders hope so
Summary
Reverend Adam Hamilton, a pastor from Kansas, is running as a Democrat for the US Senate in a state that usually votes for Republicans. He is one of several Christian leaders running as Democrats in traditionally conservative states to try to attract religious voters.Key Facts
- Reverend Adam Hamilton leads the largest United Methodist church in the US, with 23,000 members.
- He is running for the US Senate in Kansas, a state that has not elected a Democrat to the Senate since 1932.
- Kansas is a conservative state that supports right-wing leaders like President Donald Trump.
- In the 2026 midterm elections, about nine Democratic candidates who are faith leaders or religious teachers are running for federal office, mostly in conservative states.
- Many of these candidates are campaigning in states like Iowa, Texas, Arkansas, and Tennessee.
- These candidacies challenge the idea that religion only supports conservative politics.
- Some Democrats believe voters in red states are open to religious candidates who do not follow Republican views on faith.
- Faith-based Democratic candidates think they have a chance to win because some voters want a different approach to religion in politics.
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