Roger Marshall — Candidate Profile

Party: Republican

Running in: Kansas Senate Race

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Roger Marshall

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Summary

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.

Background

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.

Campaign Platform

Healthcare
Healthcare cost reduction through health savings accounts
Proposed a 'Marshall plan' addressing rising healthcare costs by extending enhanced premium tax credits for one year and then replacing them with health savings accounts instead of the three-year extension Democrats sought.
Other
Strong stance against abortion expansion and mask mandates
Has taken consistent positions opposing expanded abortion access and mask mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Support for President Trump's agenda
Frequent supporter of President Donald Trump and his policies, receiving endorsements from Trump and conservative organizations.

Key Issue Positions

Abortion

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.

Electoral integrity

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.

Healthcare

Market-based healthcare solutions

Advocates for health savings accounts and reduced role for government in healthcare expansion.

Voting Record

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.

BillTitleVoteDateSignificance
2020 Electoral Vote CertificationObjection to Arizona and Pennsylvania electoral votesYea (voted to reject)2021-01-06One of six Republican senators who objected to the 2020 electoral count based on unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud.

Social Media Activity

Not available based on search results

Contradictions

Claim: Strong support for military and veterans
Reality: Democratic opponent Noah Taylor claimed Marshall cut veteran health care funding and blocked the PACT Act
Source: Kansas Reflector, March 2026

What Opponents Say

Noah Taylor (Democratic candidate)

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

Sandy Spidel Neumann (Democratic candidate)

Marshall endorsed tariffs that crushed farmers and supported health care cuts that closed rural hospitals

October 2025 campaign announcement

Major Donors & PACs

Health ProfessionalsIndustry PAC
Top industry supporter in 2019-2024 cycle
$667,476
Leadership PAC: Defend Our Conservative Senate PACLeadership PAC
Marshall's personal leadership PAC
National Republican Senatorial CommitteeParty PAC
Party support
$44,600

Endorsements

Donald Trumpindividual2026 presidential endorsement
Senate Conservatives FundorganizationConservative PAC support
AIPACorganizationPro-Israel advocacy group

Sources

  1. GovTrack.us - Sen. Roger Marshall
  2. Ballotpedia - Roger Marshall
  3. KCUR - Who's running to represent Kansas in the U.S. Senate in 2026
  4. OpenSecrets - Roger Marshall Campaign Finance