Kansas voters will choose a U.S. senator on November 3, 2026, to fill the Class III seat held by Republican Roger Marshall. Marshall, who first took office on January 3, 2021, after winning the 2020 election with 53.4% of the vote, announced his re-election bid on March 12, 2025. His campaign emphasizes agriculture support, border security, and economic growth, aligning with national Republican priorities. As of June 30, 2025, Marshall had raised $2,847,000, spent $1,234,000, and held $3,456,000 in cash on hand.
The race is rated solidly Republican, reflecting Kansas’ conservative lean. Marshall’s 2020 victory marked the first time since 1996 that a Republican won the seat outright, following independent Greg Orman’s strong showing in 2014. No Republican primary challengers have declared as of September 13, 2025. The primary election is scheduled for August 4, 2026, with a filing deadline of June 1, 2026.
On the Democratic side, three candidates have filed for the primary.
Christy Davis, a former USDA Rural Development state director from Cottonwood Falls, announced her candidacy on August 8, 2025. Davis, who ran unsuccessfully for the 1st Congressional District in 2022, focuses on rural issues, healthcare access, and challenging federal overreach. As of June 30, 2025, her campaign reported $45,000 raised and $28,000 cash on hand.
Anne Parelkar, a software engineer from Overland Park, filed on August 10, 2025. Parelkar, who immigrated from India and emphasizes technology policy and immigration reform, has raised $12,000 through grassroots donations as of the latest reports.
Michael Soetaert, a retired attorney from Wichita, declared on August 12, 2025. Soetaert’s platform highlights veterans’ affairs and fiscal responsibility, drawing on his military service background. His fundraising stands at $8,500 raised and $6,200 cash on hand as of June 30, 2025.
No independent or third-party candidates have filed as of September 13, 2025. The Democratic primary could determine the nominee in a state where the party has not won a Senate race since 1932. Kansas’ voter registration favors Republicans, with 45% registered GOP compared to 28% Democrats and 27% unaffiliated as of July 2025.
Polling for the race remains limited this early in the cycle. A hypothetical matchup from July 2025 showed Marshall leading a generic Democrat 58% to 35%, with 7% undecided. The contest is expected to focus on national issues like inflation and immigration, given Marshall’s role on the Senate Agriculture Committee and his support for Trump administration policies.
As the primary approaches, the race underscores Kansas’ status as a Republican stronghold, with Marshall positioned to extend the party’s hold on the seat.