Roger Marshall is a former OB-GYN physician and small business owner who was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2020 with 53.2% of the vote, defeating Democrat Barbara Bollier. He previously served one term representing Kansas's 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House from 2017-2020. Marshall also served in the U.S. Army Reserve for seven years. He was born in El Dorado, Kansas, in 1960 and earned his M.D. from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1987. Marshall has been a strong supporter of President Donald Trump and is seeking reelection in 2026.
Born in El Dorado, Kansas, Roger Marshall earned his biochemistry degree from Kansas State University and his M.D. from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1987. He served in the U.S. Army Reserve from 1984 to 1991. Before entering politics, he practiced as an OB-GYN physician and owned a business. He represents the rural, western portions of Kansas and has built a career emphasizing conservative values and strong support for Trump's agenda.
Opposes expanded abortion access
Strong opponent of expanded abortion rights, taking positions against expansion of abortion access.
Voting History: One of six Republican senators who objected to the 2020 electoral count based on unsubstantiated claims of widespread voter fraud.
Questioned 2020 election results
Objected to certifying electoral votes from Arizona and Pennsylvania following the 2020 presidential election.
Voting History: Voted to omit Arizona and/or Pennsylvania from the counting of presidential electors on January 6, 2021.
Market-based healthcare solutions
Advocates for health savings accounts and reduced role for government in healthcare expansion.
Marshall has an 82% lifetime score from Heritage Action for America, indicating strong alignment with conservative positions. From January 2017 to March 2026, he missed 72 of 2,362 roll call votes, which is 3.0%, on par with the median among current senators.
| Bill | Title | Vote | Date | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Electoral Vote Certification | Objection to Arizona and Pennsylvania electoral votes | Yea (voted to reject) | 2021-01-06 | One of six Republican senators who objected to the 2020 electoral count based on unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud. |
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Roger Marshall has spent his time in D.C. insulting Kansas veterans by cutting our health care funding and blocking the PACT Act
March 2026 statements during Democratic primary
Marshall endorsed tariffs that crushed farmers and supported health care cuts that closed rural hospitals
October 2025 campaign announcement