No Democrat has won a Kansas Senate seat in a century. Can a megachurch pastor change that?

Adam Hamilton, long known for building the nation’s largest United Methodist congregation, has pivoted from ministry to politics, announcing his candidacy for U.S. Senate as the Democratic nominee. His decades‑long experience in outreach and community building—rooted in faith‑based service—has shaped his campaign’s focus on connecting with voters across Kansas. Hamilton’s platform emphasizes social justice, economic opportunity, and bipartisan cooperation, drawing on his reputation as a unifying figure who has successfully mobilized diverse groups for shared causes. As he gears up to lead a statewide campaign, his transition from spiritual leader to political contender raises questions about how his pastoral background will influence his approach to governance and voter engagement.

Adam Hamilton has spent decades trying to bring people to Jesus as founder of the nation's largest United Methodist church. Now he wants to bring Kansas voters to the polls as the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate.