Trump stumps for Marshall in Kansas as farmers face rising costs

President Donald Trump campaigned in Kansas for Republican Sen. Roger Marshall, urging voters to treat him as being on the ballot as he faces a surprisingly close challenge from Democrat Adam Hamilton. Kansas has not elected a Democratic senator since 1932, but polls described in reports showed Hamilton narrowly ahead or the race close, and two former Republican governors have backed him; the contest is also drawing substantial outside spending. Trump attacked Democrats and protesters, while Marshall emphasized border security, military strength and lower taxes. Rising costs are adding to Republican concerns about turnout: Kansas farmers face diesel prices more than $2.50 a gallon above last year, alongside volatile markets and shrinking profits, and some say tariffs have hurt their businesses. Farm and political observers say economic frustration may be more likely to dampen Republican enthusiasm and keep voters home than cause them to switch parties, though some remain loyal to Trump and the GOP.