A former Republican challenger to a GOP senator has publicly endorsed his Democratic opponent in the upcoming Senate race, marking an unusual crossover in the closely watched Kansas election. The candidate, who previously ran as a conservative alternative to the incumbent, stated in a video that despite his lifelong Republican affiliation, he now believes the Democrat is the better choice to defeat the sitting senator. His endorsement adds a notable twist to the campaign, as intraparty divisions and shifting political alliances reshape the race. The move underscores growing tensions within the state’s Republican base ahead of November’s vote.
Arch Naramore, who mounted a primary challenge to GOP Sen. Roger Marshall (Kan.) earlier this year, endorsed the senator’s Democratic opponent on Thursday. Naramore said in a YouTube video he has “always” been a Republican. But he still threw his support behind Democrat Adam Hamilton, who is seeking to unseat Marshall in the Senate this...
