# Kansas emerges as key midterm battleground

> President Trump campaigns in Kansas for the GOP senator in a surprisingly tight race against a Democratic challenger.
- Title: Kansas emerges as key midterm battleground · Today | Shortify
- Summary: President Trump campaigns in Kansas for the GOP senator in a surprisingly tight race against a Democratic challenger. President Trump is campaigning in…
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## Trump campaigns for Kansas GOP senator
President Donald Trump is campaigning in Kansas for the incumbent GOP senator who faces a surprisingly tight race against his Democratic challenger.
## Race tightens unexpectedly
The Kansas Senate race has become surprisingly competitive, with the Republican incumbent facing a stronger than expected challenge from the Democratic candidate.
## Voters weigh their choices
NBC's Stephanie Gosk reports on what is on the mind of Kansas voters as the state becomes a key battleground ahead of the midterm elections.
## Key takeaway

President Trump is campaigning in Kansas for the incumbent GOP senator facing an unexpectedly competitive race against a Democratic opponent.