President Donald Trump announced the possibility of a rally to support Republican Senator Roger Marshall in Kansas. This comes as polls indicate Democrat Adam Hamilton gaining ground, just weeks before Election Day.
Marshall is a doctor holding the seat for the Republican party since 1919. In a Truth Social post, Trump called Marshall one of his “favorite Senators.” Midterm elections are often seen as a test for the party in power, with historical trends showing the president’s party losing seats. Currently, Republicans hold a narrow majority in both the House and Senate.
Trump won Kansas by a wide margin against Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, reinforcing the state’s Republican inclination. However, Democrats sustain influence, with Laura Kelly as governor, while Republicans control both U.S. Senate seats.
In response to Trump’s post, Tyson Brody from Hamilton’s campaign criticized Marshall’s track record, accusing him of supporting the war in Iran, undermining healthcare, and inflating prices on essentials. Brody further claimed Marshall targeted pregnant mothers over small debts and blocked the release of Epstein files.
Marshall’s campaign was contacted, but no response was provided at the time of writing.
In his post, Trump praised Marshall as a “wonderful person,” defending Marshall’s requests for money owed by patients, asserting that not doing so would lead to legal issues. Earlier, The Cook Political Report changed the race status from Lean Republican to Toss Up.
Hamilton reportedly runs a strong campaign. Attack ads against Marshall’s billing practices were branded false by Marshall. Marshall has termed Hamilton a “radical Democrat,” associating his views with the Democratic Party platform.
Trump criticized Hamilton, highlighting his preference for high taxes and open borders. Hamilton, founder of the largest United Methodist Church, faces accusations from Trump about church discord.
Recent allegations about a church camp counselor were rejected by Hamilton’s campaign, who stated efforts were made to correct any wrongdoing.
Trump emphasized his support for Marshall, promising a Kansas Style Rally soon.
What New Polling Reveals
Recent polls reflect a close contest. Polymarket shows Marshall with 63 percent, Hamilton 38 percent. YouGov’s poll places Hamilton slightly ahead at 48 percent versus Marshall’s 45 percent. Undecided voters totaled 5 percent. This poll surveyed 2,255 likely voters with a margin of error of 3.2 percent.
Trafalgar Group’s poll presents Hamilton with 44.4 percent and Marshall at 43.5 percent. Libertarian David C Graham garnered 2 percent, with 10.1 percent undecided. This survey included 1,095 likely voters, reporting a 2.9 percent margin of error.
The New York Times and Siena University poll had Marshall leading by 47 percent to 46 percent against Hamilton. Seven percent were undecided, with 605 likely voters surveyed, showing a margin error of 4.6 points.
Marshall’s 2020 Cookie Bill
Marshall recently addressed a social media post about an unpaid 2020 cookie bill. He clarified the situation and repaid the amount to “Holly’s Sweet Treats, LLC,” doubling the original amount.
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