In ruby-red Kansas, Trump contemplates the possibility of a Democratic win in the state
Summary
President Donald Trump held his first rally in Kansas in eight years to support Republican Senator Roger Marshall, who faces a close race against Democrat Adam Hamilton. Kansas, a traditionally Republican state, is showing signs it could become more competitive in the upcoming midterm elections on November 3.Key Facts
- No Democrat has won a U.S. Senate seat in Kansas since 1932.
- President Trump acknowledged Kansas might be moving toward a "purple" (swing) state.
- Republican Senator Roger Marshall is running for re-election but is neck and neck in polls with Democrat Adam Hamilton.
- Adam Hamilton is a pastor and former Republican who opposes Trump’s policies and leadership style.
- Marshall supports Trump’s false claim that the 2020 election was stolen.
- Hamilton raised $11 million in the third quarter, compared to Marshall’s $800,000.
- Kansas farmers are concerned about high diesel prices and import tariffs on beef, issues addressed by Trump during the rally.
- The election could influence control of both the Senate and House of Representatives.
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