Vance and Marshall spoke to a few hundred supporters at an employee-owned metal fabricator. Marshall touted manufacturing gains and Trump-era tariffs; Vance framed the choice in Kansas’ Senate race as Marshall versus Democrat Adam Hamilton.
The rally took place at Webco Manufacturing in Olathe and drew a few hundred MAGA Inc. supporters.
Sen. Roger Marshall highlighted manufacturing growth in Kansas and credited tariffs for helping bring jobs back.
Vice President JD Vance delivered national messaging and urged voters to pick Marshall over Democrat Adam Hamilton, attacking Hamilton’s positions as divisive.
A MAGA Inc. rally convened Monday at Webco Manufacturing, an employee-owned custom metal fabrication company located at 162nd and Kansas Highway 7 in Olathe. A few hundred supporters attended. Local and state Republicans shared the stage with Vice President JD Vance and U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall.
Marshall's message on manufacturing
Marshall used his remarks to focus on manufacturing and industrial growth in Kansas, particularly in Olathe. He said Kansas had lost 10,000 to 15,000 manufacturing jobs since 1998 and argued recent policies helped reverse that trend. Marshall credited President Donald Trump's tariffs with aiding job gains, and he contrasted that position with comments he said his opponent made opposing tariffs.
Vance delivered roughly a half-hour speech that largely followed national talking points. About 10 minutes of his remarks focused on the Kansas U.S. Senate race. Vance defended Marshall's record, saying Marshall resists lobbyists and supports Kansas workers. He pointed to passage of the "Big Beautiful Bill," which included some tax changes affecting overtime and tips, as evidence of Marshall's worker-focused policies.
Vance framed Adam Hamilton, the Democratic challenger, as someone who would divide Kansas rather than represent it. He accused Hamilton of using his position as a pastor at the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood to raise support for Pride and LGBT groups and to condemn "white privilege." Vance called Hamilton a radical who would prioritize political power over representing all Kansans.
The crowd responded with enthusiasm for Marshall overall, though Marshall also received boos at one point and was the only speaker reported to be booed. The event included a mix of local GOP figures and supporters. Vance also publicly backed Republican Ty Masterson in his contest against Democrat Cindy Holscher for governor.
How the campaign framing fits the races
The event highlights how national figures are being deployed to support contested races in Kansas. Vance's messaging combined nationwide themes with targeted attacks on Hamilton to energize GOP voters. Marshall's emphasis on manufacturing and tariffs signals continued focus on economic arguments in the campaign.
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