The result is a blow to Donald Trump, who carried Kansas by more than 10 points in each of his three presidential campaigns and travelled there last week.
Key takeaways
Kansas elected a Democrat to the US Senate for the first time since 1932, marking a significant setback for President Trump. The victory was driven by moderate candidate Hamilton, who criticized Republican policies on tariffs and immigration.
- Hamilton, a former Republican, campaigned as a moderate and pledged not to support Chuck Schumer as Senate majority leader.
- The candidates clashed over tariffs, with Hamilton demanding congressional approval for new measures while Marshall defended current policies.
- Kansas farmers faced economic pressure from retaliatory tariffs on exports and a Trump plan to ease beef import tariffs.
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US senator-elect Adam Hamilton speaks on stage during a midterm election night watch party at the Marriott in Kansas City, Overland Park, Kansas. (AFP pic)WASHINGTON: Democrat Adam Hamilton won a US Senate seat in Kansas on Tuesday, according to US media projections, unseating Republican incumbent Roger Marshall and becoming the first Democrat to win a Senate race in the largely rural, conservative state since 1932.
The result is a blow to President Donald Trump, who carried Kansas by more than 10 points in each of his three presidential campaigns and travelled there last week, his first visit to the state since 2018, to rally support for Marshall.
Hamilton, the pastor of a Methodist megachurch who was registered as a Republican until recently, had considered running as an independent before entering the race as a Democrat.
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