Adam Hamilton wins in Kansas to become state’s first Democrat in Senate since 1932

Pastor clinches victory over incumbent Roger Marshall in state that emerged as unexpected battleground this year

Democratic pastor Adam Hamilton has clinched a historic victory in the US Senate race in Kansas, defeating Republican incumbent Roger Marshall. He will become the first Democrat to represent the state in the chamber since 1932.

Kansas emerged as an unexpected battleground this year as Democrats sought to regain control of the Senate. The closely watched Cook Political Report rated the race as a toss-up, noting it was one of several agriculture-heavy areas to be hit hard by high fuel and fertilizer prices because of Donald Trump’s war on Iran.

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