# Kansas Senate Race: Candidates Distance Themselves from Party Leaders

> Kansas Senate rivals distance themselves from party leaders in fiery debate.
- Title: Kansas Senate Race: Candidates Distance Themselves from Party…
- Summary: Kansas Senate rivals distance themselves from party leaders in fiery debate. Kansas Senate candidates Sen. Roger Marshall and Adam Hamilton both sought to…
- Keywords: kansas, senate, roger marshall, adam hamilton, democrat, republican, senate race, midterms, news, politics, Race, Candidates
- Source: Fox News — https://foxnews.com/politics/kansas-senate-rivals-distance-themselves-from-party-leaders-fiery-debate
- Author: Alec Schemmel
- Published: 2026-10-21T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kansas, senate, roger marshall, adam hamilton, democrat, republican, senate race, midterms, news, politics
## Kansas Senate Debate
Sen. Roger Marshall and Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton sought to distance themselves from party leaders during a contentious Kansas Senate debate.
## Marshall on Medical Practice
Marshall defended his former medical practice that sued over 700 patients for unpaid bills while emphasizing millions in free care provided.
## Hamilton on Church Allegations
Hamilton acknowledged he should have ensured a sexual predator did not return to his church summer camp after initial investigation.
## Marshall on Trump Campaign
Marshall criticized Trump's campaign message to 'pretend, please, that I'm on the ballot' while defending disagreements with Trump on immigration and beef imports.
## Hamilton on Border Policy
Hamilton called Biden's border policies a disaster and pledged to support strong and secure borders.
## Hamilton on Senate Leadership
Hamilton stated he would not support Chuck Schumer for majority leader if Democrats win control of the Senate.
## Marshall on Trump Support
Marshall urged Trump voters to turn out for him to ensure continued Trump policies on borders, military, and lower taxes.
## Key takeaway

Kansas Senate candidates Sen. Roger Marshall and Adam Hamilton both sought to distance themselves from their party's controversial elements during a debate.