Michael "mike" Soetaert

Michael "mike" Soetaert is a candidate for United States Senate Kansas Primary Election in 2026 in Statewide, Kansas.

Candidate for U.S. Senate in Wellington, KS

Also running: Damon Anderson, Jason Hart, Kevin Latz, Erik Murray, Sandy Spidel Neumann, Roger Marshall, Pond Naramore.

Michael "Mike" Soetaert is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate representing Kansas in the 2026 election. A self-described Progressive Democrat, he aims to challenge incumbent Republican Senator Roger Marshall and boycotts all special interest PACs. Soetaert has a history of running for multiple offices in Kansas and previously served on the Wellington City Council, resigning in December 2025. He is recognized as the first openly gay candidate for U.S. Senate from Kansas and has identified as a former Republican. His campaign promotes peace and discusses issues like congressional power and immigration reform.