Roger Marshall news
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The gist
Sen. Roger Marshall faces re-election amid Teamsters endorsement and NYT report he sued 700 patients. The report could sway Kansas voters in a race once seen as safe.
Background
Roger Marshall, a Republican senator from Kansas, is seeking re-election in November 2026. His campaign has been marked by controversies, including a New York Times report that he sued over 700 patients for medical debts during his career as an obstetrician-gynecologist, leading to arrests in 81 cases. He has also faced criticism for avoiding town halls and questions about his residency. Despite this, he has received endorsements from Teamsters locals, highlighting his pro-labor record.
How it unfolded
- Sep 3, 2026Teamsters Local 696 endorsed Marshall for re-election, with General President Sean O'Brien praising his pro-labor record.
- Sep 3, 2026Marshall was mocked online after posting a hunting photo where he appeared to misidentify the birds he was hunting.
- Sep 4, 2026An article highlighted Marshall's initial vote against releasing Epstein files, calling it a 'political stunt.'
- Sep 5, 2026Marshall toured Kansas but held no town halls, drawing frustration from constituents.
- Sep 8, 2026The New York Times published an analysis showing Marshall sued over 700 patients for debts, with 81 arrests.
Who’s saying what
- Support
- Teamsters leader Sean O'Brien praised Marshall as a 'friend of labor' who partners on worker protections.
- Caution
- Critics point to Marshall's patient lawsuits and lack of town halls as signs he is out of touch with Kansans.
Still unverified
Allegations of Marshall's Florida residency and the exact number of arrests in patient lawsuits are based on reports but not independently confirmed.