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Adam Hamilton challenges Republican dominance in tight Kansas Senate race

Some recent polls indicate Democrat Adam Hamilton could win a US Senate seat in Kansas, though the tight race has no clear outcome. Republicans are trying to maintain their dominance in a state Donald Trump won by 16 percentage points. Kansas has not elected a Democrat to the Senate since 1932.

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Adam Hamilton challenges Republican dominance in tight Kansas Senate race
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What to know

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    Some recent polls suggest Adam Hamilton could win the Kansas US Senate contest.

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    Kansas has not elected a Democratic US senator since 1932.

Why it matters

Donald Trump’s 16-point victory in Kansas provides context for the Republican dominance the party is seeking to maintain in this Senate race.

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