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Kacen J. Bayless@Kacen26m

New: The White House keeps coming to Kansas. How the reliably-red state became an unlikely battleground in this year's midterms, drawing national attention, big donors and visits from the top leaders of the Republican Party. (GIFT LINK) #ksleg kansascity.com/news/politics…

How JD Vance visit – again – highlights Kansas as the crossroads of the 2026 midterms

The Senate race simultaneously represents a potential reckoning for Kansas and a barometer for the country.

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Kacen J. Bayless@KacenOct 22

A week after President Donald Trump visited Kansas to rally support for Sen. Roger Marshall, Vice President JD Vance is coming to the area again. kansascity.com/news/politics…

Vice President JD Vance to visit Kansas again amid Marshall-Hamilton race

The rally will mark Vance’s second trip to Kansas this cycle as the state has become an unexpected battleground in this year’s midterms.

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Kacen J. Bayless@KacenOct 22

New: In their final TV debate, the candidates for U.S. Senate in Kansas immediately confronted the two attacks that have dominated ads in recent weeks. kansascity.com/news/politics…

In TV debate, Marshall and Hamilton respond to attacks on church abuse, medical bills

Wednesday’s debate offered both candidates a chance to set the record straight on allegations that have dominated TV ads in recent weeks.

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The Kansas City Star

Trump uses antisemitic slur to defend Marshall’s medical suits in Kansas rally kansascity.com/news/politics…

Trump uses antisemitic slur to defend Marshall’s medical suits in Kansas rally

The rally in Kansas marked the second time Trump has publicly used the term and his comment immediately sparked blowback.

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Kacen J. Bayless@KacenOct 20

My feed from President Donald Trump's visit to Kansas as he rallied Republicans around Sen. Roger Marshall. #ksleg kansascity.com/news/politics…

Trump urges Kansas to reelect Marshall in rally interrupted by protests

The location of the rally, a 6,500-seat arena in Sedgwick County, laid bare the goal of Trump’s visit: turn out Republican voters.

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Kacen J. Bayless@KacenOct 19

Marshall briefly spoke with reporters prior to the rally: “We don’t win this race unless President Trump’s voters get out and vote. That’s how close it is,” he said. “He’s got to present his case that he’s on the ticket."

Kacen J. Bayless@KacenOct 19

In Park City, KS, where President Donald Trump is scheduled to give remarks at 6 p.m. Republicans are hoping to rally GOP voters around Sen. Roger Marshall, who’s locked in a tight reelection bid.

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Kacen J. Bayless@KacenOct 19

In Park City, KS, where President Donald Trump is scheduled to give remarks at 6 p.m. Republicans are hoping to rally GOP voters around Sen. Roger Marshall, who’s locked in a tight reelection bid.

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Kacen J. Bayless@KacenOct 19

Marshall poses for photos pre-rally.

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Kacen J. Bayless@KacenOct 19

We’ll have live updates throughout the day here: kansas.com/news/politics-gov…

Live updates: President Trump holds rally in Wichita area to support Sen. Roger Marshall

Follow updates from Wichita Eagle and Kansas City Star journalists who are covering President Trump’s visit to Kansas.

Kacen J. Bayless@KacenOct 19

In Park City, KS, where President Donald Trump is scheduled to give remarks at 6 p.m. Republicans are hoping to rally GOP voters around Sen. Roger Marshall, who’s locked in a tight reelection bid.

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Kacen J. Bayless@KacenOct 16

New: After FBI exit, former Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey forms anti-abortion group with Hawley ties. #moleg #mogov kansascity.com/news/politics…

After FBI exit, ex-Missouri AG forms anti-abortion group with Hawley ties

The new PAC comes as Missouri voters prepare to decide the fate of abortion access on Nov. 3.

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Kacen J. Bayless@KacenOct 15

New: As Sen. Roger Marshall confronts a stormy reelection bid, President Trump is coming to town. Whether Marshall's GOP counterpart attends, however, is unclear. So far, Sen. Jerry Moran has been quiet on Marshall's campaign. w/ @Matt_Kelly22222 kansascity.com/news/politics…

Trump is rallying for Sen. Marshall. Will the other Kansas senator be there?

As Republican Sen. Roger Marshall confronts a stormy reelection bid, will his Republican counterpart offer assistance?

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Kacen J. Bayless retweeted

Matthew Kelly 🌻@Matt_Kelly22222Oct 15

(Gift link) Fourteen emails in four months: Records detail some of Masterson’s work at alleged ‘no-show job’ kansascity.com/news/politics…

Fourteen emails in 4 months: Records show Masterson’s work at alleged ‘no-show job’

The GoCreate director is set to receive a pay raise of more than $24,000 in 2027, bringing the position’s base salary to $241,781.

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Kacen J. Bayless retweeted

Matthew Kelly 🌻@Matt_Kelly22222Oct 14

How big is STAR bond district for Chiefs’ stadium? Check out Kansas incentive map kansascity.com/news/politics…

How big is STAR bond district for Chiefs’ stadium? Check out Kansas incentive map

The massive incentive district includes much of KCK, Bonner Springs, Edwardsville, Shawnee, Lenexa and Olathe.,

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Kacen J. Bayless@KacenOct 13

NEW: Trump scheduled to visit Kansas amid tight Marshall-Hamilton Senate race #ksleg kansascity.com/news/politics…

Trump scheduled to visit Kansas amid tight Marshall-Hamilton Senate race

Trump’s visit comes as Sen. Roger Marshall is embroiled in a bitter reelection campaign against the Rev. Adam Hamilton.

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Kacen J. Bayless retweeted

Matthew Kelly 🌻@Matt_Kelly22222Oct 12

‘Bum rap’: Trump claims Sen. Roger Marshall could have been arrested for not suing patients over unpaid bills Story w/ @Kacen kansascity.com/news/politics…

‘Bum rap’: Trump claims Marshall could have been arrested for not suing patients

Trump defended Marshall in a wide-ranging social media post that also cast the Rev. Adam Hamilton as too liberal.

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Kacen J. Bayless@KacenOct 12

New: President Donald Trump defended Sen. Roger Marshall's history of suing patients in a wide-ranging social media post on Monday. w/ @Matt_Kelly22222 #ksleg kansascity.com/news/politics…

‘Bum rap’: Trump claims Marshall could have been arrested for not suing patients

Trump defended Marshall in a wide-ranging social media post that also cast the Rev. Adam Hamilton as too liberal.

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Matthew Kelly 🌻@Matt_Kelly22222Oct 11

(Gift link) U. S. Sen. Roger Marshall charged 18% interest on medical bills — more than other Kansas doctors who sued kansascity.com/news/politics…

Marshall charged 18% on medical bills — more than other Kansas doctors who sued

In reviewing thousands of court documents, the Star found no other medical providers that charged annual interest at 18% or any other specified rate above 12%.

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Kacen J. Bayless@KacenOct 9

New: KCK sues the state of Kansas, arguing that state rules overseeing a proposed Chiefs stadium violate the state Constitution. w/ @sofiaazeman #ksleg kansascity.com/news/politics…

KCK sues to strike down parts of new Chiefs stadium sports authority law

The lawsuit came a day after the local government voted to withdraw from parts of the sports authority legislation.

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Kacen J. Bayless@KacenOct 6

'It's real now.' National Republicans pivot to Kansas amid tight Marshall-Hamilton Senate race. w/ @Matt_Kelly22222 #ksleg kansascity.com/news/politics…

Republicans pivot to Kansas amid tight Marshall-Hamilton Senate race. ‘It’s real now’

A GOP-aligned PAC’s entry into the race illustrates that national Republicans view the matchup between Roger Marshall and Adam Hamilton as neck and neck, one expert said.

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