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.