Democrat wins Kansas Senate seat for first time since 1932

A Democrat has been elected to the US Senate from Kansas for the first time in 94 years, according to Al Jazeera English.

Christian pastor Adam Hamilton defeated Republican incumbent Roger Marshall in a closely watched race, The Guardian reported.

Kansas, traditionally a Republican stronghold, emerged as an unexpected battleground this election cycle as Democrats aimed to regain Senate control.

The Cook Political Report had rated the Kansas Senate race as a toss-up, highlighting its significance among agriculture-heavy regions affected by high fuel costs.

Hamilton's victory contributes to cementing a Democratic majority in the US Congress, Al Jazeera noted.