Kansas · U.S. Senate · Nov. 3, 2026

Roger Marshall sued his own patients. Then he ran for Senate.

Before Congress, Marshall delivered babies in Great Bend. His medical practice took more than 700 patients to court over unpaid bills. Eighty-one of them were arrested after missing court dates.

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The patients Roger Marshall sued

700+patients sued by Marshall and his practice, 1998‑2019
81arrested after missing court dates in those cases
$101the smallest debt taken to court
18%annual interest on patient balances

Source: The New York Times, from Kansas court records; Medical Economics.

Roger Marshall’s votes

A checkup on the doctor’s voting record.

  • Voted for the Medicaid cuts

    July 1, 2025 · H.R. 1 · Senate roll call 372

    The Congressional Budget Office projects about $1 trillion less federal spending on Medicaid and ACA marketplaces, plus 10 million more uninsured Americans by 2034.

    Sources: Senate roll call 372; American Hospital Association on the CBO estimate

  • Against a $35 insulin cap

    Aug. 7, 2022 · Senate roll call 314

    A $35 monthly cap on insulin for people with private insurance won 57 votes but needed 60. Marshall voted no.

    Source: Senate roll call 314

  • Let your premium help expire

    Dec. 11, 2025 · Senate roll call 644

    A three-year extension of the ACA premium tax credits got 51 votes, short of the 60 it needed. Marshall voted no. The credits expired Dec. 31, 2025.

    Source: Senate roll call 644

The full record

The patients’ stories, the rest of his votes, his own words and who funds him, every claim linked to its source.

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Roger Marshall: quick answers

Did Roger Marshall sue his patients?

Yes. Court records show Marshall and his Great Bend OB-GYN practice sued more than 700 patients over unpaid bills from 1998 to 2019, some for as little as $101, at 18 percent interest.

Source: The New York Times, from Kansas court records

Were Roger Marshall's patients arrested?

In 81 of those cases, the patient was arrested after missing a court date. Marshall's spokesperson says judges, not doctors, issue warrants.

Source: The New York Times; KAKE News

How has Roger Marshall voted on health care?

He voted for the 2025 megabill and its Medicaid cuts, against a $35 insulin cap for privately insured patients in 2022 and against extending ACA premium tax credits in 2025.

Source: Senate roll calls 372, 314 and 644

Who is running against Roger Marshall in 2026?

Democrat Adam Hamilton, a United Methodist pastor. Kansas votes Nov. 3, 2026.

Source: Kansas Reflector

When is the voter registration deadline in Kansas?

Oct. 13, 2026, for the Nov. 3 general election. You can register online with a Kansas driver's license or state ID.

Source: Kansas secretary of state

When does early voting start in Kansas?

In-person advance voting can start Oct. 14 and ends at noon Nov. 2. Days and hours vary by county.

Source: Kansas secretary of state

How to vote in Kansas by Nov. 3

  • Register by Oct. 13 Online with a Kansas driver’s license or ID at the state registration page, or on the paper form.
  • Check your registration See your sample ballot and polling place at VoterView.
  • Vote early: Oct. 14 to Nov. 2 In-person advance voting ends at noon Nov. 2. Hours vary by county.
  • Vote by mail: apply by Oct. 27 Use the advance ballot application. Your ballot must arrive by 7 p.m. Nov. 3.
  • Election Day: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you are in line when polls close, you can still vote.
  • Bring a photo ID See what counts, including the free state ID.

Sources: Kansas secretary of state; K.S.A. 25-1122.