Adam Hamilton (American politician)


Adam Hamilton
Hamilton in 2026
United States Senator-elect
from Kansas
Assuming office
January 3, 2027
SucceedingRoger Marshall
Personal details
Born (1964-07-12) July 12, 1964 (age 62)
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)
LaVon Bandy
​
(m. 1982)​
Children2
Education
WebsitePersonal website
Campaign website
Ecclesiastical career
ChurchUnited Methodist Church
Ordainedc. 1986–87
Congregations served
Church of the Resurrection

Adam Joseph Hamilton (born July 12, 1964) is an American Christian theologian, minister, author, and politician who is the United States Senator-elect from Kansas. He is senior pastor of the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection. He is a member of the Democratic Party.

Hamilton was the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in the 2026 election. He beat Republican U.S. Senator Roger Marshall in November 2026. He is the first Democrat elected to the U.S. Senate from Kansas since 1932.

References

  1. ↑ "Adam Hamilton - 35 years ago today LaVon and I married at..." Facebook. Retrieved March 19, 2019.[self-published]
  2. ↑ Koenig, Fred (June 30, 2014). "Hamilton: Listening to the Holy Spirit". moumethodist.org. Retrieved September 13, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Bandy-Hamilton", Kansas City Star, page 6F (6 Jun 1982).
  4. ↑ Hamilton, Adam (July 12, 2024). "Weekly Update from Pastor Adam - July 12, 2024". resurrection.church. Retrieved September 14, 2026.
  5. ↑ "50th Anniversary Celebration – St. Martins Episcopal Church". St. Martin's New Jersey. Retrieved 2026-10-12. On Sunday, Fr. Bruce quoted Theologian Adam Hamilton who stated, "sometimes in our lives the eternal seeps in like a wedding feast where relatives from all over have gathered to celebrate."
  6. ↑ Hesterlee, Melaina (August 5, 2026). "Adam Hamilton wins Democratic primary, advances to November Senate race". KCTV.
  7. ↑ "Kansas elects first Democratic senator in 94 years". Axios. November 3, 2026. Retrieved November 3, 2026.

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