WICHITA, Kan. — Democrat Adam Hamilton, who defeated Republican Sen. Roger Marshall on Tuesday, told KWCH that he will judge legislation by whether it helps Kansas and listed immigration, Social Security, health care and the national debt as issues he wants to address before taking office Jan. 3, 2027^1,7.

Hamilton is the first Democrat elected to the U.S. Senate from Kansas in 94 years^1,2,7. al.com, citing The Associated Press, reported he led 52.1% to 45% with 94% of ballots counted late Tuesday and that the race drew about $110 million in spending⁷.

In a KSHB interview, Hamilton said his first priority is to vote to end the war in Iran, citing effects on Kansas agriculture and fuel prices, then tariffs, expired health-care subsidies and a farm bill². On KWCH he said he is not primarily interested in investigations of the Trump administration¹.

He said he would support an idea from the president or from Senate Democratic leaders if it helps Kansas and oppose it if it does not^1,2. He also told KSHB that Democrats need new leadership with fresh ideas².

Hamilton told KWCH he wants a close working relationship with Republican Sen. Jerry Moran; Moran said he called to congratulate him⁵. Marshall conceded in Wichita, al.com reported⁷. President Trump had campaigned in the state for Marshall⁷.

Hamilton, founding pastor of a large United Methodist congregation in the Kansas City area, said he still plans to preach on Sundays^2,7. Senate orientation begins Monday².