Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall faces medical-debt lawsuit days before Senate vote
The gist
A former patient sued Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall over an alleged illegal 18% interest charge on a $3,000 bill.
The medical-debt fight is now central to a tight race that could decide Senate control.
How it unfolded
- Sep 2026The New York Times reported Marshall filed lawsuits against more than 700 patients over unpaid debts, with at least 81 arrested after missed court dates and others facing wage garnishments.
- Oct 19, 2026President Trump made his first Kansas stop near Wichita to rally Marshall supporters; Marshall appeared with Trump at a rally in Park City.
- Oct 29, 2026Marshall closed his campaign alongside anti-abortion activists at a Sunday faith-based gathering in Wichita.