Former Kansas Governor Bill Graves, a Republican, announced his endorsement of Democrat Adam Hamilton in the race for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by incumbent Senator Roger Marshall. Graves, who served as governor from 1995 to 2003, stated that the country is currently facing significant partisan division and gridlock. He argued that it is time for Kansas to pursue a different direction by electing Hamilton, who is a Methodist minister.

Graves’ endorsement represents a notable break from party lines, as he is backing a Democratic challenger against a sitting Republican senator. While the endorsement highlights a push for change from a former GOP leader, the report from The Hill focuses on Graves' critique of Senator Marshall’s tenure over the last six years. The report notes that Graves believes Marshall has contributed to the current political environment, though it does not include a response from the Marshall campaign regarding the endorsement or the specific criticisms leveled by the former governor.