Kansas Republicans could try to delay election for U.S. Senate if Roger Marshall leaves office

A 2025 Kansas law significantly narrowing a governor's options when making temporary appoints to fill U.S. Senate seats may be put to a test in 2026.

By: Tim Carpenter

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: June 17, 2026

Words: 1,372

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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TOPEKA — A Republican-conceived law usurping Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s discretion when filling vacancies in certain Kansas statewide elective offices could complicate the competitive race for U.S. Senate.

Candidates and political observers wonder whether Kansas Republicans could attempt to avoid holding an election for U.S. Senate this year by having the incumbent, Republican Roger Marshall, resign from office to take a position with President Donald Trump’s administration. The power play would raise constitutional questions.

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