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Democrat Adam Hamilton projected to win Senate race in Kansas

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Adam Hamilton, a megachurch pastor and Democrat, has won the U.S. Senate race in Kansas, defeating incumbent Republican Senator Roger Marshall. This marks the first time a Democrat has been elected to this position in Kansas since 1932, ending a nearly 100-year streak. Hamilton garnered 51.9% of the vote, reflecting growing dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump and appealing to middle-of-the-road voters. The race was closely watched as polls showed a narrowing gap between Hamilton and Marshall, prompting Republicans to shift resources from other swing-state races. Hamilton's victory underscores significant political changes in traditionally conservative Kansas, cementing Democrats' majority in Congress.

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