United States Senate election in Kansas, 2020
- Election date: Nov. 3
- Registration deadline(s): Oct. 13
- Online registration: Yes
- Same-day registration: No
- Recount laws
- Early voting starts: Oct. 14
- Absentee/mail voting deadline(s): Nov. 3 (postmarked); Nov. 6 (received)
- Processing, counting, and challenging absentee/mail-in ballots
- Voter ID: Photo ID
- Poll times: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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| Election details |
| Filing deadline: June 1, 2020 |
| Primary: August 4, 2020 General: November 3, 2020 Pre-election incumbent: Pat Roberts (Republican) |
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| Poll times: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting in Kansas |
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Roger Marshall (R) defeated Barbara Bollier (D) and Jason Buckley (L) for U.S. Senate in Kansas on November 3, 2020. Retiring incumbent Pat Roberts (R) left the seat open.
Bollier was a Republican when she served in the state House and when she was elected to the state Senate in 2016. She switched her affiliation to Democrat in December 2018.[1] Click here to learn more.
Marshall was elected to the U.S. House in 2016. Both Bollier and Marshall are doctors.
Heading into the general election, Kansas had not elected a Democratic senator since 1932.[2] No Democrat appeared on the 2014 general election ballot, and Roberts won re-election with 53% of the vote to independent Greg Orman's 43%. In 2018, Kansas elected Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly, who defeated Kris Kobach (R) 48% to 43%.
The outcome of this race affected partisan control of the U.S. Senate. Thirty-five of 100 seats were up for election, including two special elections. At the time of the election, Republicans had a 53-45 majority over Democrats in the Senate. Independents who caucus with the Democrats held the two remaining seats. Republicans faced greater partisan risk in the election. They defended 23 seats while Democrats defended 12. Both parties had two incumbents representing states the opposite party's presidential nominee won in 2016.
For more information about the Democratic primary, click here.
For more information about the Republican primary, click here.
Election procedure changes in 2020
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Kansas did not modify any procedures for the November 3, 2020, general election.
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Candidates and election results
General election
General election for U.S. Senate Kansas
Roger Marshall defeated Barbara Bollier and Jason Buckley in the general election for U.S. Senate Kansas on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Roger Marshall (R) | 53.2 | 727,962 | |
| Barbara Bollier (D) | 41.8 | 571,530 | ||
| Jason Buckley (L) | 5.0 | 68,263 | ||
| Total votes: 1,367,755 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Paul Tuten (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Kansas
Barbara Bollier defeated Robert Tillman in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Kansas on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Barbara Bollier | 85.3 | 168,759 | |
 | Robert Tillman | 14.7 | 28,997 | |
| Total votes: 197,756 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Usha Reddi (D)
- Elliott Adams (D)
- Nancy Boyda (D)
- Barry Grissom (D)
- Adam Smith (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. Senate Kansas
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Kansas on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Roger Marshall | 40.3 | 167,800 | |
| Kris Kobach | 26.1 | 108,726 | ||
| Bob Hamilton | 18.7 | 77,952 | ||
| Dave Lindstrom | 6.6 | 27,451 | ||
| Steve Roberts | 2.0 | 8,141 | ||
| Brian Matlock | 1.7 | 7,083 | ||
| Lance Berland | 1.5 | 6,404 | |
| John Miller | 1.1 | 4,431 | |
| Derek Ellis | 1.0 | 3,970 | ||
| Gabriel Mark Robles | 0.9 | 3,744 | |
| John Berman | 0.2 | 861 | ||
| Total votes: 416,563 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Bryan Pruitt (R)
- Jacob LaTurner (R)
- Susan Wagle (R)
Candidate profiles
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Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office:
- Kansas State Senate (Assumed office: 2017)
- Kansas House of Representatives (2010-2017)
Biography: Bollier received a bachelor's degree in human biology and a medical degree from the University of Kansas. She was a doctor with the anesthesia practice Surgicenter. Bollier was elected to the state House and Senate as a Republican and changed party affiliation in December 2018. As of the 2020 election, she served on the Governor’s Council on Medicaid Expansion.
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Sources: Barbara Bollier's 2020 campaign website, "Home," accessed September 17, 2020; Barbara Bollier's 2020 campaign website, "Priorities," accessed September 17, 2020; YouTube, "Barbara Bollier, Videos," accessed September 17, 2020; Barbara Bollier's 2020 campaign website, "Meet Barbara," accessed September 17, 2020; Vote Smart, "Barbara Bollier's Biography," accessed September 17, 2020
This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. Senate Kansas in 2020.
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office:
U.S. House (Assumed office: 2017)
Biography: Marshall graduated with a B.S. in biochemistry from Kansas State University and an M.D. from the University of Kansas. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1984 to 1991. Marshall practiced medicine as an OB/GYN in Great Bend, Kansas, and served as chairman of the board of Great Bend Regional Hospital.
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Sources: Roger Marshall 2020 campaign website, "Home," accessed September 17, 2020; Roger Marshall 2020 campaign website, "Issues," accessed September 17, 2020; YouTube, "Hear This," September 7, 2020; Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, "MARSHALL, Roger Wayne (1960-)," accessed May 3, 2020; Congressman Roger Marshall, "About Me," accessed May 3, 2020; Roger Marshall 2020 campaign website, "Meet Doc," accessed May 3, 2020
This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. Senate Kansas in 2020.
Polls
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| Poll | Date | Undecided/Other | Margin of error | Sample size | Sponsor | |||
| New York Times/Siena College | Oct. 18-20, 2020 | 42% | 46% | 4% | 8% | ± 4.0 | 755 | -- |
| Public Policy Polling | Oct. 19-20, 2020 | 43% | 43% | 5% | 9% | ± 3.3 | 897 | Protect Our Care |
| Civiqs | Sept. 26-29, 2020 | 43% | 50% | -- | 7% | ± 4.5 | 677 | -- |
| Data for Progress | Sept. 14-19, 2020 | 40% | 40% | 5% | 15% | ± 3.3 | 883 | Crooked Media/Indivisible |
| SurveyUSA | Aug. 8-9, 2020 | 44% | 46% | -- | 10% | ± 3.3[4] | 1,202 | -- |
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| Public Policy Polling | Aug. 5-6, 2020 | 42% | 43% | -- | 15% | ± 3.3 | 864 | -- | |
Campaign finance
This section contains campaign finance figures from the Federal Election Commission covering all candidate fundraising and spending in this election.[5] It does not include information on fundraising before the current campaign cycle or on spending by satellite groups. The numbers in this section are updated as candidates file new campaign finance reports. Candidates for Congress are required to file financial reports on a quarterly basis, as well as two weeks before any primary, runoff, or general election in which they will be on the ballot and upon the termination of any campaign committees.[6]
| Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date |
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| Barbara Bollier | Democratic Party | $29,004,665 | $28,841,685 | $162,980 | As of December 31, 2020 |
| Roger Marshall | Republican Party | $6,772,872 | $7,171,199 | $209,959 | As of December 31, 2020 |
| Jason Buckley | Libertarian Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
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Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2020. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
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Ballot access requirements
The table below details filing requirements for U.S. Senate candidates in Kansas in the 2020 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Kansas, click here.
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| State | Office | Party | Signatures required | Signature formula | Filing fee | Filing fee formula | Filing deadline | Source |
| Kansas | U.S. Senate | Qualified party | N/A | N/A | $1,760.00 | 1% of annual salary plus administrative fees | 6/1/2020 | Source |
| Kansas | U.S. Senate | Unaffiliated | 5,000 | Fixed number | $20.00 | Fixed number (administrative fee) | 8/3/2020 | Source |
Race ratings
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Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:
- Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
- Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
- Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.[7]
- Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.
Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.[8][9][10]
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| The Cook Political Report | Lean Republican | Lean Republican | Lean Republican | Lean Republican | |||||
| Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales | Tilt Republican | Tilt Republican | Tilt Republican | Lean Republican | |||||
| Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball | Lean Republican | Lean Republican | Lean Republican | Lean Republican | |||||
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Noteworthy endorsements
This section lists noteworthy endorsements issued in this election, including those made by high-profile individuals and organizations, cross-party endorsements, and endorsements made by newspaper editorial boards. It also includes a bulleted list of links to official lists of endorsements for any candidates who published that information on their campaign websites. Please note that this list is not exhaustive. If you are aware of endorsements that should be included, please click here.
Click the links below to see endorsement lists published on candidate campaign websites, if available.
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| President Donald Trump (R)[13] | ✔ | |||||
| U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts (R- Kan.)[14] | ✔ | |||||
| State Sen. Mary Jo Taylor (R)[15] | ✔ | |||||
| State Sen. John Skubal (R)[15] | ✔ | |||||
| State Rep. Jan Kessinger (R)[15] | ✔ | |||||
| State Rep. Diana Dierks (R)[15] | ✔ | |||||
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| Former U.S. Sen. Nancy Kassebaum (R-Ks.)[16] | ✔ | |||||
| 27 Republican former state representatives (List) | ✔ | |||||
| 15 Republican former state senators (List) | ✔ | |||||
Timeline
2020
Campaign advertisements
This section shows advertisements released in this race. Ads released by campaigns and, if applicable, satellite groups are embedded or linked below. If you are aware of advertisements that should be included, please email us.
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Debates and forums
October 22, 2020
KWCH, WIBW, and KMUW co-hosted a debate. View the videos here.
September 19, 2020
Kansas Radio Networks and WIBW Radio co-sponsored a debate. View a video here.
Campaign themes
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Barbara Bollier
Bollier's campaign website stated the following:
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LOWERING THE COST OF HEALTHCARE Healthcare is one of the most critical issues facing our families today. In Kansas, nearly one in five people have medical debt in collections right now. And too many Kansans have such high deductibles and copays that one medical emergency can bankrupt them and their families. As a doctor, Barbara has seen firsthand the many obstacles patients face to getting the care they need. Since she entered public service in 2009, Barbara has been recognized as an expert on health policy who looks for reasonable solutions. As health insurance premiums and prescription costs are squeezing family budgets, for seven years Barbara has led the charge to expand Medicaid to strengthen hospitals and provide affordable healthcare to 130,000 more Kansans. As ranking member on the Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee, she was a vocal advocate for patient protection, writing and introducing legislation to end the unfair practice of surprise medical billing in Kansas. Barbara believes that Americans who are happy with their private insurance should be able to keep it. Others should have a public option they can buy into at an affordable rate. As a doctor, a champion of Medicaid expansion and a patient advocate in the legislature, Barbara will be the Senator that Kansans need. As the first woman physician to serve in the U.S. Senate, Barbara will:
CLEANING UP WASHINGTON Our political system is in dire need of ethics reform. For too long, corporate lobbyists, corrupt special interests and career politicians have profited on Washington and its dysfunction. Barbara has spent much of her career thinking about the duties of those put in positions of trust like doctors and elected officials. Barbara taught bioethics at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. She brought that thinking into the Kansas State Legislature where she’s sponsored legislation to stop the revolving door between state government and lobbying firms. In recent years, we’ve seen a massive surge of outside, dark money coming into politics as a direct result of the deeply misguided Citizens United decision. Our elections should be decided by candidates campaigning out in the open, not by mysterious special-interest groups funded by corporations. Barbara is committed to bringing Kansas values like integrity to the Senate. As a senator, Barbara will:
STRENGTHENING RURAL PROSPERITY Kansas has a tradition of rural life that dates back to its first days as a free state. But starting about 100 years ago, the population of many of the state’s 105 counties began to decline. Yet, rural Kansas continues to play a key role in the state. From agriculture to energy, rural communities contribute much to our culture and economy. Barbara knows that families living in rural areas deserve the same opportunities to succeed. She understands that to strengthen rural communities we must invest strategically and encourage young people to stay so rural Kansas can thrive. Infrastructure is key to rural Kansas, including safe roads and high speed broadband. Both are critical to the rural economy. Specifically, improved internet access in rural communities will strengthen businesses, healthcare facilities and schools as well as attract young people. We also must reform the United States Postal Services to ensure mail delivery. As a doctor and champion of Medicaid expansion, Barbara knows that to provide access to affordable healthcare and strengthen rural hospitals and clinics, we must expand Medicaid. Not only will expanding Medicaid improve health outcomes across the state, it will inject millions into our local economies. And with growth, we must provide families with affordable options for housing and childcare. As a U.S. Senator, Barbara will support rural Kansas by:
SUPPORTING OUR SENIORS Kansas is home to a growing population of seniors who deserve lives that reflect their years of contributions to their communities. Nearly 25 percent of our state’s population is estimated to be over the age of 60 by 2030, an increase of 32 percent from 2012. They deserve a leader who will fight for their lives and livelihoods. As a doctor and as a champion of Medicaid expansion, Barbara believes in keeping the promises we have made to older Kansans. It’s vital that we maintain a strong commitment to protecting Social Security and Medicare, especially now when so many Kansas families are struggling to make ends meet. Too often, income from Social Security is the only thing standing between a senior and poverty. Barbara knows there are things that we can do to reduce costs from Medicare — including allowing Medicare to negotiate for lower prescription drug prices — while still keeping the promises we’ve made to America’s seniors. As a doctor and as a champion of Medicaid and Social Security, Barbara will be the leader Kansas seniors deserve. As U.S. Senator, Barbara will:
PROTECTING OUR AGRICULTURAL ECONOMY Agriculture and agriculture-related industries in Kansas employ almost thirteen percent of Kansas’ workforce and contribute to over forty percent of Kansas’ economy. But more than that, agriculture defines our identity and our traditions as a state. If elected to the United States Senate, Barbara will fight to maintain Kansas’ voice on the Senate Agriculture Committee. There, she’ll work to protect farm bill programs from partisan agendas. Along with colleagues from both parties, she’ll advocate for the policy continuity and stability Kansas farmers need to feed the country. Barbara is committed to defending our farmers from damaging trade policies and tax experiments that place an undue burden on their ability to earn a living. Our farmers have faced drought, flood, extreme storms, low commodity prices and, most recently, volatile tariff strategy. They don’t want aid, they want the ability to sell their crops and livestock. Farmers want their hard work to result in sales and market growth. In the U.S. Senate, Barbara will:
DEFENDING EDUCATION Barbara understands that adequately funding public schools is one of the most important concerns for Kansans. During her time in the Kansas Legislature, Barbara has been a vocal supporter of our public schools and a leading advocate for teachers and students. One of Barbara’s top priorities is ensuring all children — no matter who they are or where they live — have the opportunity to succeed. That means making sure that every school has the resources they need and can provide equitable learning opportunities for kids from an early age through graduation and beyond. She understands the impact early learning can have on a person’s future. She is committed to enhancing learning opportunities for all Kansas students. Through her work in Topeka, Barbara has become a respected leader on education from early childhood and K-12 to postsecondary education. She helped build the bipartisan coalition that stood up to former Governor Sam Brownback, reversed his failed tax experiment and restored adequate funding to our community schools. Barbara understands how important education is to each child, and as a U.S. Senator, she will work to:
ACTING ON CLIMATE CHANGE Climate change and extreme weather are some of the most significant challenges facing all Kansans, including our farmers and ranchers. For decades, the federal government has neglected its duty to address this issue, and its causes, responsibly. Now, the consequences are serious; Kansas has seen drought, flood and devastating storms impact our communities and our economy. The window for addressing this crisis is quickly closing. The more we delay, the more our way of life will be permanently changed. Without action in the next decade, Kansans could see our entire agricultural tradition permanently altered. And without action in the next twenty years, our grandchildren will come of age in a world unrecognizable to our own. Barbara knows that to make progress on this complex issue, we must work together. As a doctor, Barbara always looks at the facts, listens to those impacted by the problem and collaborates on a solution. Our climate deserves nothing less. In the U.S. Senate, Barbara will:
REINSTATING FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY As both a doctor and a fiscal conservative, Barbara has always worked to maintain balanced state budgets. She lets the facts and the data drive her decision-making. That’s why she stood up to former Governor Sam Brownback’s disastrous tax experiment that nearly bankrupted Kansas and forced devastating cuts on schools, roads, and healthcare. Knowing how reckless the tax plan was, Barbara led the effort to reverse it, reinstate fiscal responsibility and restore funding to Kansas public schools. Her priorities have always been to support Kansas families by investing responsibly at the state level. As a U.S. senator, Barbara will continue to work to increase transparency in the budgeting process, eliminate fraud and waste from the federal budget, reduce the federal deficit and affirm our commitment to seniors by working to strengthen Social Security and Medicare. Barbara believes that everyone should pay their fair share. And rather than giving deficit-increasing tax breaks to big corporations and those who need help the least, we should provide relief to middle-class, working families. She knows we must spend responsibly, pay our bills and keep the promises already made to Americans. Barbara does not support fiscally irresponsible, unaffordable programs pushed by some national Democrats, including free college for everyone and universal basic income. In the U.S. Senate, Barbara will:
PRESERVING A WOMAN’S RIGHT TO CHOOSE HER HEALTHCARE Barbara knows that when people are making private, complex, personal medical decisions, the last thing they want is a politician in the middle of it. As a doctor, Barbara has a unique appreciation for the doctor-patient relationship and why it is so important to preserve. In the U.S. Senate Barbara will:
ENSURING EQUALITY FOR ALL Barbara has long been a vocal advocate for LGBTQ Kansans in the Legislature because she believes all Kansans should have the same rights. When some in the Legislature passed a bill allowing businesses to discriminate against LGBTQ couples getting married, Barbara spoke out. When they pushed to allow adoption agencies to deny adoptions to same-sex couples, Barbara stood up. And when they denied the existence of trans people, Barbara said “that’s enough.” As a state senator, Barbara is building a bipartisan coalition to make Kansas a welcoming place for all as the sponsor of a bill to end discrimination against LGBTQ individuals. In the United States Senate, Barbara will:
DEFENDING OUR COUNTRY Kansans rely on our leaders, first and foremost, to keep us safe. Kansas has a long, proud tradition of military service. We’re home to the Intellectual Center of the Army in Fort Leavenworth, as well as Fort Riley and McConnell Air Force Base. Our military bases serve as a critical component of our nation’s defense infrastructure and the Kansas economy. Barbara knows that the best way to keep Americans safe is to remain a global leader and to continue to work closely with our international allies. Our allies multiply our strength and influence abroad and our diplomats work everyday to make Americans safer. Diplomacy is our first line of defense in national security. Foreign interference is one of the greatest threats facing our democracy right now, with hostile actors targeting government agencies and both political parties. We must rise to address this problem in a bipartisan way — without letting our adversaries divide us. Another present danger is climate change, which is destabilizing critical regions all over the world and fueling conflicts. Further, many military bases, at home and abroad, are at risk. In the United States Senate, Barbara will:
STANDING UP FOR VETERANS Barbara believes that we owe it to Kansas’ nearly 180,000 veterans and the 18 million veterans across the country to demand proper delivery of the care and services they’ve earned. Keeping that promise means ensuring access to quality healthcare that puts the veteran first. It also means increasing accountability for the Veterans Administration, streamlining and modernizing the delivery of services and helping veterans receive the training and education they need to build strong careers once they’ve returned to civilian life. The long wait times that plague veterans here in Kansas are unacceptable, particularly in rural areas where it can sometimes take at least three months to see a doctor. Fixing the VA also means increased access to treatment for those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and additional resources to support the growing ranks of women who serve. This includes ensuring the VA is equipped to address incidences of domestic and sexual assault and provide full access to medically-necessary emergency services for veterans’ newborn babies. As Kansas’ U.S. senator, Barbara will:
SECURING JUSTICE REFORM AND EQUAL RIGHTS For too long, the federal government has sat idle on issues of basic justice and fairness in American society. Public injustices — the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Elijah McClain, Eric Garner, Trayvon Martin, Sandra Bland, Andres Guardado, Carlos Ingram-Lopez and too many others — have elevated the daily injustices facing Black and Latino Americans. But when the public pressure wanes, Washington has often chose to move on rather than take meaningful steps to guarantee the equality under the law that Americans are guaranteed in the Constitution. To address these longstanding wrongs, as senator, Dr. Barbara Bollier would support reforms for: Living up to the promise of equality under the law, by
Guaranteeing the right to full participation in our society and democracy to communities of color, by
Policing that protects and serves communities of color, by
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Roger Marshall
Marshall's campaign website stated the following:
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COMMONSENSE PROBLEM-SOLVING Dr. Marshall always says that the best physicians are the best listeners, and he believes the same is true for elected office. Not only is Dr. Marshall committed to conservative Kansas values, but he is committed to being a leader who will listen to those who elect him. That’s why he’s done more town halls than any Member of Congress. This does not mean Dr. Marshall will agree with everyone, but it does mean he will engage voters and actually listen to our concerns and won’t be beholden to those special interests handing out meaningless indexes and scorecards. HEALTHCARE REFORM As a physician, Doc has seen firsthand the negative consequences of government-controlled healthcare systems. Obamacare, and now, government-controlled socialized medicine are some of the most egregious examples of what Doc has fought against. Government-run healthcare has not only harmed small business, but directly interferes with the doctor-patient relationship. For health care delivery to thrive in America and rural Kansas, we must repeal and replace these broken systems. In Congress, Congressman Marshall voted in favor of the repeal of the individual mandate, repeal of the Cadillac tax, and the repeal of the medical device tax; all of which President Trump then signed into law. Dr. Marshall supports covering individuals with pre-existing conditions. PRO-LIFE LEADERSHIP Doc committed his professional life to bringing life into this world, and he knows a child is a living creation of God from the moment of conception. Congressman Marshall is staunchly pro-life and opposes all efforts to use taxpayer funding for abortions. As a physician who has delivered over 5,000 babies in his 25 years practicing in Great Bend, Dr. Marshall saw human life at its most vulnerable every day. In Congress, Dr. Marshall co-sponsored bills that would: eliminate all taxpayer funding for abortions, defund Planned Parenthood, and make any abortion after 20 weeks illegal nationwide. Dr. Marshall is also a proud cosponsor of “The Heartbeat Bill,” and believes that life begins at conception, and should be protected and cherished from that point on. “I will never waiver in my support for life in Congress. I encourage those who advocate for so-called “choice” to visit me so I can tell them the stories of many brave women who have brought joy into this world even through the most difficult circumstances.” - Dr. Roger Marshall JOBS AND THE ECONOMY Our job as leaders is to make the complicated simple, not complicate the simple. The less control the federal government has, the better off we will be. By getting Washington out of the way, lowering taxes, and decreasing regulation we are seeing the new age of American greatness again. For our rural ag economy, it is vital that our producers have fair trade deals to get their commodities to an international market. Doc has and will continue to fight for farmers and ranchers in Washington. Read my economic plan for Kansas → 2ND AMENDMENT Dr. Marshall is a lifetime member of the NRA. The most basic role of government is to defend Americans and to never encroach on citizens’ right to defend themselves. In Congress, Dr. Marshall has always made sure that your 2nd Amendment rights are never infringed upon. NATIONAL DEFENSE We must get our federal government back to its core functions – chief among them is national defense. America is the world’s pre-eminent superpower. When American lives or interests are in danger, our enemies now know we will act swiftly and decisively. Congressman Marshall proudly supported a twenty-percent increase in military funding in order to fully fund Ft. Riley and the largest pay increase for our troops in 9 years. We must be certain the brave men and women protecting us have the tools and training they need to be successful on the battlefield, and the confidence that America will never renege on the promises made to them as veterans. IMMIGRATION & BORDER SECURITY I've been to the border several times. I know it is a crisis, and President Trump is right: we must build a wall and fix our broken immigration system, and we have to turn off the magnets that attract, promote, encourage and allow migrants to enter our country under false pretenses. Until we build a wall, and until we turn off the laws that only serve as magnets, all the money in the world will not have a huge humanitarian impact. We can build more shelters, we can send more doctors and nurses, more food and water, but proportionately more people will die trying to get to this country. Rep. Roger Marshall: Border wall will help people on both sides -- Trump is right READ MORE > AGRICULTURE AND TRADE Agriculture is the lifeblood of Kansas, and we Kansans know our land better than federal bureaucrats. Puddles are puddles – they are not wetlands. Ditches are ditches – they are not navigable streams. Lesser Prairie Chickens are great birds, but the economic consequences of federally listing them as “threatened” are totally unjustified. Farm dust does settle and is not a visibility or clean-air issue to be controlled by unelected Washington bureaucrats. In Congress, Dr. Marshall played a key role in the 2018 Farm Bill; advocating for fully funded crop insurance, overturning the egregious EPA rules surrounding Waters of The US (WOTUS), and securing crucial infrastructure and internet access funding for rural Kansas. Congressman Marshall also supported a food stamp work requirement that would require able-bodied adults without children to work or work training for 20 hours per week in order to receive welfare benefits. In the Spring of 2018, Congressman Marshall was asked to represent U.S. agriculture at the final round of NAFTA negotiations in Mexico City. Since then, the new USMCA trade deal has been revealed, and must be passed. Nothing would have a greater impact on the Kansas economy, and Congressman Marshall has been a vocal critic of Nancy Pelosi for refusing to take it to the House floor. Dr. Marshall agrees with President Trump that the United States has been taken advantage of for far too long, but we must consider and prevent adverse effects trade wars could have on our farmers and ranchers.[23] |
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| —Roger Marshall's campaign website (2020)[25] | ||
Election history
2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Jerry Moran Incumbent |
62.2% | 732,376 | |
| Democratic | Patrick Wiesner | 32.2% | 379,740 | |
| Libertarian | Robert Garrard | 5.6% | 65,760 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 0% | 46 | |
| Total Votes | 1,177,922 | |||
| Source: Kansas Secretary of State | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Pat Roberts Incumbent |
53.1% | 460,350 | |
| Independent | Greg Orman | 42.5% | 368,372 | |
| Libertarian | Randall Batson | 4.3% | 37,469 | |
| Total Votes | 866,191 | |||
| Source: Kansas Secretary of State Official Results | ||||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Moran (R) won election to the United States Senate. He defeated Lisa Johnston (D), Michael Wm. Dann (L), and Joseph K. Bellis (Reformed Party) in the general election.[26]
| U.S. Senate, Kansas General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Jerry Moran |
70.1% | 587,175 | |
| Democratic | Lisa Johnston | 26.4% | 220,971 | |
| Libertarian | Michael Wm. Dann | 2.1% | 17,922 | |
| Reformed | Joseph "Joe" K. Bellis | 1.4% | 11,624 | |
| Total Votes | 837,692 | |||
See also
- United States House of Representatives elections in Kansas, 2020
- United States Senate elections, 2020
Footnotes
- ↑ The Hill, "Kansas state Republican switches party affiliation to Democrat," December 12, 2018
- ↑ The Economist, "Could Democrats pick up a Senate seat in Kansas?" July 11, 2020
- ↑ Candidate Connection surveys completed before September 26, 2019, were not used to generate candidate profiles. In battleground primaries, Ballotpedia based its selection of noteworthy candidates on polling, fundraising, and noteworthy endorsements. In battleground general elections, all major party candidates and any other candidates with the potential to impact the outcome of the race were included.
- ↑ This poll used a credibility interval as opposed to a margin of error.
- ↑ Fundraising by primary candidates can be found on the race's respective primary election page. Fundraising by general election candidates can be found on the race's general election page.
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "2022 Quarterly Reports," accessed March 2, 2022
- ↑ Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 The Wichita Eagle, "The Eagle endorses U.S. Senate candidate who would put Kansas people above party," October 28, 2020
- ↑ The Kansas City Star, "The Star endorses Barbara Bollier in Kansas Senate race," October 28, 2020
- ↑ Twitter, "Donald J. Trump on August 5, 2020," accessed August 6, 2020
- ↑ The Kansas City Star, "Pat Roberts picks preferred successor, endorses Marshall over Kobach in Kansas race," July 21, 2020
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 Barbara Bollier's 2020 campaign website, "75 Kansas Republicans Endorse Dr. Barbara Bollier in U.S. Senate Race," August 24, 2020
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 Shawnee Mission Post, "Former U.S. Sen. Nancy Kassebaum endorses Barbara Bollier in Senate race; Mission to host sidewalk sale," September 18, 2020
- ↑ Sabato's Crystal Ball, "2020 Rating Changes," October 8, 2020
- ↑ CIviqs, "Kansas survey, September 2020," accessed October 1, 2020
- ↑ Data for Progress, "KS Week1 Senate toplines," accessed September 29, 2020
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Kansas - Senate, 2020," accessed September 17, 2020
- ↑ SurveyUSA, "Results of SurveyUSA Election Poll #25471," accessed September 17, 2020
- ↑ Public Policy Polling, "Subject: Competitive Senate Race in Kansas Between Marshall and Bollier," August 6, 2020
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Barbara Bollier's 2020 campaign website, "Priorities," accessed September 16, 2020
- ↑ Roger Marshall's 2020 campaign website, "Issues," accessed September 16, 2020
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010," accessed March 28, 2013
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