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Poll Shows Democrat Adam Hamilton Leading in Kansas Senate Race

By Drooid · Sep 21, 2026, 11:56 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. Senators say the Senate battleground map has expanded, threatening the Republican majority.
Democrats now view Kansas and Nebraska as competitive Senate races despite Cook rating them solid Republican.
Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) blames rising gas and diesel prices from the Iran war for shifting voter sentiment.
Hill/Emerson poll (Sept. 15-16) shows Democratic candidate Adam Hamilton leading incumbent Roger Marshall in Kansas, 45% to 43%.

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U.S. Senators say the Senate battleground map has expanded, threatening the Republican majority.
Democrats now view Kansas and Nebraska as competitive Senate races despite Cook rating them solid Republican.
Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) blames rising gas and diesel prices from the Iran war for shifting voter sentiment.
Hill/Emerson poll (Sept. 15-16) shows Democratic candidate Adam Hamilton leading incumbent Roger Marshall in Kansas, 45% to 43%.