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Roger Marshall (politician)
NameRoger Marshall
CaptionOfficial portrait, 2021
StateKansas
Jr/srUnited States Senator
AlongsideJerry Moran
Term startJanuary 3, 2021
PredecessorPat Roberts
State1Kansas
District11st
Term start1January 3, 2017
Term end1January 3, 2021
Predecessor1Tim Huelskamp
Successor1Tracey Mann
PartyRepublican
Birth nameRoger Wayne Marshall
Birth date9 August 1960
Birth placeEl Dorado, Kansas, U.S.
SpouseLaina Marshall
EducationButler Community College, Kansas State University (BS), University of Kansas (MD)
BranchUnited States Army
Serviceyears1984–1991
RankCaptain
UnitArmy Reserve

Roger Marshall (politician) is an American politician, physician, and former military officer serving as the junior United States Senator from Kansas since 2021. A member of the Republican Party, he previously represented Kansas's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 2017 to 2021. Before his political career, Marshall worked for over 25 years as an obstetrician and served in the United States Army Reserve.

Early life and education

Roger Wayne Marshall was born in El Dorado, Kansas, and grew up on a farm. He attended Butler Community College before earning a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry from Kansas State University. Marshall then received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. During his education, he was a member of the United States Army Reserve, achieving the rank of captain and serving from 1984 to 1991.

Medical career

Following his medical training, Marshall established a long career as a practicing physician in Great Bend, Kansas. He specialized in obstetrics and gynecology, delivering thousands of babies during his more than 25 years in medicine. Marshall served as the chief of staff at the Great Bend Regional Hospital and was actively involved in the local medical community. His professional experience in rural healthcare significantly informed his later political focus on agriculture and healthcare policy.

U.S. House of Representatives

Marshall was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 2016, winning the seat for Kansas's 1st congressional district after defeating incumbent Tim Huelskamp in the Republican primary. He served two terms from 2017 to 2021. During his tenure, Marshall served on the House Committee on Agriculture and the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. He was a prominent advocate for agricultural policy relevant to his rural district and was a member of the Republican Study Committee and the Congressional Western Caucus.

U.S. Senate

In 2020, Marshall successfully ran for the United States Senate seat being vacated by retiring Senator Pat Roberts. He defeated Democratic nominee Barbara Bollier in the general election. Upon taking office in January 2021, he joined Senator Jerry Moran as Kansas's junior senator. In the Senate, Marshall serves on the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, and the Senate Special Committee on Aging.

Political positions

Marshall is a conservative Republican whose positions align with the party's mainstream. He is a strong opponent of abortion and has supported numerous restrictions. On fiscal policy, he supported the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and has advocated for reduced federal spending. He has been a vocal critic of the Affordable Care Act and has proposed alternative healthcare legislation. Regarding foreign policy, Marshall has taken a hardline stance against China and has supported increased military spending. He was an objector to the certification of the 2020 United States presidential election results from Pennsylvania following the January 6 United States Capitol attack.

Personal life

Marshall is married to Laina Marshall, a former teacher, and they have four children. The family resides in Great Bend, Kansas, and are members of the First Presbyterian Church there. An avid outdoorsman, Marshall enjoys hunting and fishing. His personal and professional life has remained closely tied to the agricultural community of central Kansas.

Category:1960 births Category:Living people Category:United States Senators from Kansas Category:Republican Party United States Senators