Pastor Adam Hamilton to Announce Senate Run

0:00It's April 29th. This is Kansas News Today, AI-powered stories from your city. Pastor Adam Hamilton, from Johnson County's Church of the Resurrection, is set to drop big news tomorrow. The head of the nation's largest United Methodist Church, and Kansas' biggest congregation, called a press conference at 9.30 a.m. in Prairie, village's Harmone Park. He's deciding whether to jump into the U.S. Senate race as an independent against sitting Senator Roger Marshall. Back in February, Hamilton put out word he was seriously thinking about that independent run. He hit the road on a statewide tour, chatting with folks across Kansas to hear their worries and get real feedback on the idea. People are buzzing because Hamilton's a heavy hitter in faith circles, leading a massive church community that's all about impact. No major reactions yet, but his move could shake up the field in a race that's mostly got Democrats stepping up so far. Four Democrats have already filed, Damon Anderson, Jason Hart, Kevin Latz, and Michael Soetart.

1:00Marshall's the only Republican in as of late April, but candidates have until June 1st to get papers in before the August 4th primary. Keep an eye on that announcement, in my foot the script on Kansas politics, and bring a fresh voice to the Senate conversation.