Adam Hamilton, Megachurch Pastor, Won a Democratic Senate Primary. Now Comes the Hard Part.
A pastor who leads a large United Methodist church won the Democratic primary election for a U.S. Senate seat in Kansas. He will now compete against the Republican incumbent in the general election in November.
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National story. 10 articles from 9 sources. Updated Aug 7, 2026.
Part of The 2026 Kansas Senate race: Roger Marshall vs. Adam Hamilton
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4 sourcesKansas Senator Is in Play: Adam Hamilton Can End a Century of Republican Control
Adam Hamilton, mega-church pastor, wins Dem Senate primary. Now comes the hard part.
U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall, United Methodist pastor Adam Hamilton to compete in November
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1 sourceAdam Hamilton claims victory in U.S. Senate race during Kansas primary election
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4 sourcesAdam Hamilton, Megachurch Pastor, Won a Democratic Senate Primary. Now Comes the Hard Part.
Megachurch pastor wins Kansas Democratic Senate primary, banking on big fundraising against GOP incumbent Marshall
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Pastor Adam Hamilton to face Sen. Roger Marshall after Kan. Dem. primary win