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GOP Senator Predicts Kansas Senate Win Despite Tight Race

By Drooid · Oct 1, 2026, 11:45 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. South Carolina Senator said the GOP will win the Kansas Senate race despite tighter contest.
The senator linked the GOP challenge to candidate Marshall’s weaknesses and unpopular Trump administration record.
President Donald Trump won Kansas by about 16 percent in the 2024 election.
Kansas Democrats have not sent a senator to Washington in over 90 years.
The development suggests deep-blue states may no longer be safe for Democrats.

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U.S. South Carolina Senator said the GOP will win the Kansas Senate race despite tighter contest.
The senator linked the GOP challenge to candidate Marshall’s weaknesses and unpopular Trump administration record.
President Donald Trump won Kansas by about 16 percent in the 2024 election.
Kansas Democrats have not sent a senator to Washington in over 90 years.
The development suggests deep-blue states may no longer be safe for Democrats.