Democracy Dies in Darkness
The Washington Post has chosen to publish the outcomes of its Kansas Senate poll to ensure transparency. The publication aims to highlight the obstacles encountered during the polling process.
On October 30, 2026, a polling location in Lawrence, Kansas, saw activity in one of the nation’s competitive Senate races, though it’s one of the least surveyed. The race involves Republican incumbent Senator Roger Marshall and Adam Hamilton, a megachurch pastor. Hamilton is attempting to break historical precedent by becoming the first Democratic senator for Kansas since the Great Depression.
The Washington Post, in collaboration with George Mason University, started reaching out to voters last week. This effort focuses on a notably competitive Senate contest, which has seen limited polling activity.
The poll aims to shed light on voter sentiments in a race that presents historical significance for Kansas.
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