Johnson County Pastor Launches Bid for U.S. Senate Pastor Adam Hamilton of the Church of the Resurrection in Johnson County, Kansas, announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate on Thursday, marking a significant political move for the leader of the nation’s largest United Methodist church. The announcement came during a news conference in Prairie Village, where Hamilton emphasized his commitment to bridging political divides and representing the values of Kansans. His campaign website, hamiltonforkansas.com, launched simultaneously, signaling the formal start of his bid. Hamilton, who previously explored running as an independent candidate against incumbent Senator Roger Marshall, R-Kan., ultimately decided to join the Democratic Party. During the press event, he explained that his decision was influenced by feedback from voters during a listening session, who encouraged him to run as a Democrat. “I think this is probably the only pathway to getting elected to Congress is being a part of one of those two parties,” he stated. “I’m excited to be a Democrat, an independently-minded Democrat, who’s going to work really hard to build bridges across the political aisle.” Supporters at the announcement included members of his congregation, some of whom expressed optimism about his moderate approach. Ed Schulteis, a longtime Republican voter, praised Hamilton’s focus on kindness and community care, saying, “We appreciate his values and I’d like to see some change up in Washington, D.C.” Max Sherman, another attendee, added, “We like the sense of being in the middle.” Hamilton’s campaign has drawn attention from political observers, including Jan Kessinger, a former state senator and Republican who ran a PAC in 2024 to support centrist candidates.#adam_hamilton #church_of_the_resurrection #johnson_county #prairie_village #kansas_senate_race
