Roger Marshall — Republican Candidate for U.S. Senate in Kansas, 2026

Senator Roger Marshall supports immigration enforcement and advocates for defunding sanctuary cities that impede law enforcement. He cites President Trump's commitment to securing the border and ensuring the safety of American families. Marshall also highlights the economic costs associated with housing and caring for individuals who have crossed the border unlawfully.

““Yeah, Liz. Well, great to be with you. I think this is one more weapon that President Trump has in the shed. Remember, the President promised—his campaign promise was to secure the border and make American families safe. And look, Joe Biden left us a mess: 10-20 million people came across the border illegally. We’re told there are 300,000-400,000 violent illegal aliens in there, some of them obviously ended up in Minneapolis. And here you have a sanctuary city that’s impeding law enforcement. Where I was born and raised, it was illegal to impede law enforcement. So, maybe they’ll understand the economic side of this; don’t make any underestimation how much it costs to house and take care of these illegal aliens. I think this is one reason that housing inflation was 50% under Joe Biden—” (Roger Marshall, The Evening Editon Fox Business with Liz MacDonald, as reported by marshall.senate.gov)”

Senator Roger Marshall supported the FY26 Appropriations Bill, which provides $418 million for rural health, strengthens the healthcare workforce, and extends telehealth flexibilities. He advocates for preventative care through nutrition to reduce chronic diseases and lower costs, believing "A healthy diet is better than any medication." Marshall also champions healthcare price transparency and works to eliminate fraud in federal healthcare funding. However, he has opposed extending ACA tax credits.

““The legislation provides $418 million for rural health, strengthens our healthcare workforce, maintains critical funding for Community Health Centers, and extends telehealth and hospital-at-home flexibilities that Kansans rely on. It also invests in maternal and child health, mental health services, and life-saving medical research, while cutting over $100 million in unnecessary HHS bureaucracy.” – Senator Roger Marshall, marshall.senate.gov, upon Senate passage of the Labor-Health and Human Services FY26 Appropriations Bill.”

Senator Roger Marshall opposed a Democratic resolution that affirmed climate science in 2026. He prioritizes affordability in his Senate work. His voting record indicates a low score from the League of Conservation Voters, with a 0% score in 2024 and a 6% lifetime score, reflecting opposition to environmental initiatives and support for actions like "Raising Energy Costs and Providing Polluter Giveaways."

Senator Roger Marshall opposes abortion, stating that life begins at conception and should be protected. He voted against the Women's Health Protection Act in 2022, which sought to establish a federal right to abortion. He introduced the Protecting Life in Crisis Act to prevent federal COVID-19 funds from being used for abortions and supports legislation with exceptions for the life of the pregnant woman, rape, or incest. He is supported by pro-life organizations such as Kansans for Life and SBA Pro-Life America.

““I’m always a physician first,” said Marshall, who practiced in Great Bend. ”When anybody asks about abortion, the first thing that comes to my mind is, ‘Would you do an abortion for that instance?’ I could never do an abortion regardless, but I’m willing to support legislation with the exceptions.” - Roger Marshall, interview in El Dorado, Kansas Reflector (Oct 3, 2020)”

Roger Marshall opposed S. Amdt. 5191, an amendment that sought to place a reservation on Finnish and Swedish NATO accession, which Foreign Policy for America noted would undermine collective defense commitments. He supported H.R. 4346, the CHIPS and Science Act, viewing it as a means to secure critical supply chains and strengthen U.S. capacity in strategically important sectors. This legislation also takes an approach to managing U.S.-China competition.

Senator Roger Marshall emphasizes that education is "the backbone of America," supporting both public schools and school choice. He highlights a $1,700 tax credit for scholarships and flexible 529 education funds. Marshall advocates for returning education control to states from federal bureaucracy and champions STEM education through funding for programs like STARBASE and Impact Aid.

“Education is the backbone of America. Education is what allows us all to achieve our American dream. I’m a first-generation college student and got to live my American dream out because of the great teachers and coaches, and family that I had helped me with a with a very generous public education, and we want, you know, share that same goal. We want every student, every child in America, have a great education. Thanks so much, Coach.” - Senator Marshall, Press Release from marshall.senate.gov”

Senator Roger Marshall voted against bipartisan federal gun safety legislation in 2022, expressing concerns that it would infringe upon Second Amendment rights and that red-flag laws violate due process. He reintroduced the SHORT Act to remove certain federal regulations on firearms, citing the constitutional principle that gun ownership rights "shall not be infringed." Marshall also supports tax incentives for firearm safety courses and securing weapons, and is a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association.

““Red-flag laws not only violate the Second Amendment, but they are also begging to be abused by individuals who do not have a shred of respect for due process,” Marshall said. “I do not doubt that the corrupt political actors who have infiltrated the American legal system at various levels would happily oblige.” (Roger Marshall, Kansas Reflector, June 24, 2022)”