TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R) is hoping to win in the general election this November and hold onto his position representing Kansans in the nation’s capital.
Kansans are set to determine whether Marshall will reprise his role as senator for the Sunflower State for another term starting in 2027 or if he will be replaced by his opponent Adam Hamilton (D) in the upcoming general election on Nov. 3.
Marshall emerged as the Republican Party’s candidate for the general election after he defeated Pond Naramore (R) in the August primary election. Marshall obtained more than 267,000 votes during the primary election.
Marshall and Hamilton are currently set to compete in a debate from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21. You can find additional information about the debate and how to tune in by clicking here.
Who is Roger Marshall?
Marshall was born into a family with a long-running farming heritage in El Dorado. He started his journey into higher education initially at Butler County Community College, later obtaining his bachelor’s degree at Kansas State University and doctorate at the University of Kansas.
Marshall served the community of Great Bend for more than 25 years, helping to deliver more than 5,000 babies in his role as an OB/GYN, according to his website. He also served as a medical officer in the Army Reserves for a period of seven years.
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Marshall served as a representative for Kansas in the U.S. House from 2017 to 2021, He represented District 1, which consists of 60 counties in western and northern Kansas.
Marshall defeated his opponent Dr. Barbara Bollier (D) in 2020, later starting his first term as a U.S. senator for Kansas in 2021. He currently serves alongside U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R) in Washington, D.C. to represent the state of Kansas in the U.S. Senate.
Marshall has four children with his wife, Laina, along with five grandchildren.
What are some issues Roger Marshall supports?
Marshall has thrown his support behind multiple bills during his time as a senator. Some pieces of legislation he has supported or co-sponsored include:
- Laken Riley Act – requires the Department of Homeland Security to detain certain non-U.S. nationals who have been arrested for crimes including burglary, theft, larceny, assault of a law enforcement officer and shoplifting.
- Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act – eliminates a program administered by the Environmental Protection Agency that provides support for bringing down methane emissions from the oil and gas sector. The act also repeals a fee on methane emissions from facilities that contain petroleum and natural gas systems and emit 25,000 metric tons or more of greenhouse gases a year.
- HALT Fentanyl Act – permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act.
- Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act – establishes several requirements and standards relating to prior authorization processes under Medicare Advantage plans.
Marshall also supports healthcare for rural Kansas families with the “Make Kansas Healthy Again” initiative. He has shared a list of resources online that are available for Kansans who are looking to improve nutrition in their communities, find local farmers’ markets and connect with Kansas businesses.
What committees does Roger Marshall serve on in the U.S. Senate?
Marshall serves on four committees in the U.S. Senate and several other associated subcommittees. These include the following:
- Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry – member
- Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources and Biotechnology – chairman
- Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics and Research – member
- Committee on Finance – member
- Subcommittee on Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure – member
- Subcommittee on Health Care – member
- Subcommittee on International Trade, Customs and Global Competitiveness – member
- Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions – member
- Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety – member
- Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement Security – chairman
- Committee on the Budget – member
Important upcoming dates to remember for the 2026 Kansas general election
- Oct. 21 – debate between Marshall and Hamilton
- Oct. 27 – in-person advance voting must start in all counties
- Nov. 3 – general election
- Dec. 1 – final day for the State Board of Canvassers to certify official results
Kansans can check to see what their voter registration status is by clicking here.
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