The last time a Kansas Democrat was in the Senate, the Wizard of Oz was in cinemas

BBC News · Sheila Flynn · 2026-11-04 17:21 UTC

Adam Hamilton, a pastor, has made history as the first Kansas Democrat to win the Senate in almost 100 years.

The last time a Kansas Democrat was in the Senate, Judy Garland was filming the Wizard of Oz

Kansas woke up on Wednesday to sunny skies and historic new leadership after days of rain, hail and tornado warnings - amid a tempestuous election battle that ultimately swept a new brand of blue politics into the deep-red state.

Democrat and church pastor Adam Hamilton claimed victory Tuesday night over Republican incumbent and staunch Trump supporter Senator Roger Marshall, marking the first time a Democrat won the seat since 1932.

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