Senate GOP group pours millions into defending Kansas seat, scaling back in North Carolina, sources say

Updated on: October 2, 2026 / 8:36 PM EDT / CBS News

Senate GOP group pours millions into defending Kansas seat, scaling back in North Carolina, sources say

TL;DR

  • Senate Republicans' main super PAC is shifting millions from North Carolina to Kansas to defend a GOP-held Senate seat.
  • The move signals changing dynamics in the race for Senate control, with Republicans defending several red-leaning states.
  • In Kansas, incumbent Sen. Roger Marshall is facing a close race against Democrat Adam Hamilton, with Marshall's campaign running ads against Hamilton.
  • In North Carolina, GOP nominee Michael Whatley is trailing Democrat Roy Cooper in polls, prompting concern from former President Trump.
  • The National Republican Senatorial Committee plans to focus on defending specific seats and targeting Democratic-held seats in other states.