United States Senate Kansas in Statewide, Kansas

2026 Primary Election

• Damon Anderson — Business owner in KS

  Damon Anderson, a lifelong Kansan, parent, and business owner, is running for the U.S. Senate to represent Kansas in 2026 as a Democrat. As an entrepreneur with strong working-class roots, he is committed to policies that support and unite Kansans. His campaign, "Democracy Over Dollars," focuses on getting money out of politics, combating corruption, and ensuring elected representatives answer to the people rather than lobbyists or special interests. He believes that political division, economic uncertainties, and declining public trust are consequences of "Big Money" influencing government, and he aims to restore Kansas values by making Washington work for its constituents.

• Jason Hart — Candidate for U.S. Senate in KS

  Jason Hart is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Kansas's 2026 primary election. He entered the political landscape in early March 2026, resigning from his two-decade career as an assistant U.S. attorney, where he specialized in prosecuting child crime cases. Drawing on this experience, Hart advocates for robust measures to hold Big Tech accountable, proposing stronger privacy protections, effective exploitation prevention, and rational safeguards for artificial intelligence. He also champions public education, emphasizing equitable access for all students, support for those with disabilities, and adequate funding for low-income districts. Hart views his background as a straight, white, Christian man as a potential source of bipartisan appeal.

• Kevin Latz — Candidate for U.S. Senate in Mission Hills, KS

  Kevin Latz is a Democratic candidate seeking election to the U.S. Senate representing Kansas in 2026. He has declared his candidacy for the Democratic primary, which is scheduled for August 4, 2026. Residing in Mission Hills, Kansas, Latz is one of multiple individuals vying for the Democratic nomination for this seat. As of late March 2026, campaign finance reports indicate no contributions or expenditures for his campaign.

• Erik Murray — Entrepreneur in Kansas City, KS

  Erik Murray, a Kansas City native and entrepreneur, is running for U.S. Senate in Kansas. A University of Southern California alumnus, he built multimillion-dollar businesses, inspired by his public servant parents. Murray focuses on addressing issues impacting overlooked communities, including high healthcare and housing costs, at-risk rural hospitals, and the struggling farm economy. His campaign prioritizes health care, education, and affordability, advocating for solutions rooted in love, kindness, and decency. He demonstrated his commitment to Kansans by redirecting campaign donations to tornado relief, and plans a "heart of America tour" to all 105 counties.

• Sandy Spidel Neumann — Retired financial services executive in KS

  Sandy Spidel Neumann, a retired vice president and executive from Ameriprise Financial Services, is running as a Democrat for the U.S. Senate to represent Kansas in 2026. She declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 4, 2026, challenging incumbent Senator Roger Marshall. Her campaign criticizes Marshall for supporting tariffs that impact Kansas farmers, Medicaid cuts potentially harming Kansas hospitals, and implies he lives in Florida. She is the fourth Democrat to enter the primary for this seat.

• Michael "mike" Soetaert — Candidate for U.S. Senate in Wellington, KS

  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.

• Roger Marshall — Incumbent U.S. Senator in KS

  Roger Marshall, an incumbent Republican U.S. Senator for Kansas, is seeking re-election in 2026. He has served in the Senate since 2021, previously representing Kansas's 1st congressional district from 2017 to 2020. Prior to his political career, he was an OB-GYN in Great Bend for 25 years, having delivered over 5,000 babies. As Senator, he champions agriculture, notably seeking fertilizer relief for Kansas farmers, and supports veterans, with 142 bills he sponsored or cosponsored signed into law. He emphasizes visiting all 105 Kansas counties yearly. Marshall also participated in efforts to challenge the 2020 presidential election outcome.

• Pond Naramore — Candidate for United States Senate in Lawrence, KS

  Pond Naramore is a Republican candidate running for election to the United States Senate to represent Kansas in the 2026 election. Naramore is challenging incumbent Roger Marshall in the Republican primary, scheduled for August 4, 2026. Hailing from Lawrence, Kansas, Naramore is seeking to secure the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat. Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026, indicate no receipts or disbursements for Naramore's campaign, in contrast to the incumbent's multi-million dollar war chest.