Quick Info
| Profession | Pastor, Theologian, Author, Politician |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 12/07/1964 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | Kansas, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Adam Hamilton
Several former Republican governors of Kansas publicly backed Hamilton's Senate bid, drawing attention to his campaign as a centrist Democrat in a state that is generally considered red. Reports describe his campaign as one of the most unexpected challenges of the 2026 midterms, as he works to win votes from Republicans.
Adam Hamilton won the Democratic nomination for the United States Senate in Kansas in the August 4, 2026 primary, taking about 34.9% of the vote. He defeated a field that included former Kansas USDA Rural Development director Christy Davis and Army veteran Noah Taylor. He will face incumbent Republican Roger Marshall and Libertarian David Graham in the November 3, 2026 general election.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Adam Joseph Hamilton is an American Christian theologian, minister, and author, best known as the founding senior pastor of the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas. In 2026 he became the Democratic nominee for the United States Senate in Kansas, running against incumbent Republican Roger Marshall in the November 2026 general election. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor's Degree | Pastoral Ministry, Oral Roberts University |
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| Master of Divinity | Southern Methodist University (Perkins School of Theology) |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | LaVon Hamilton |
Family
| Spouse | LaVon Hamilton (married 1982) |
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| Children | Two daughters |
| Grandchildren | One granddaughter |
Career
| Ministry | Founded Church of the Resurrection with his wife and two children in 1990; serves as its senior pastor |
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| Writing | Author of more than 25 books published by Abingdon Press, HarperCollins, and Convergent |
| Public Service | Served as a presidential appointee in the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives |
| Politics | Won the Democratic primary for the United States Senate in Kansas on August 4, 2026 |
| Primary Result | Won the Democratic nomination with about 34.9% of the vote in a multi-candidate field |
| Senate Campaign Launch | Announced his U.S. Senate candidacy in April 2026 |
| Political Party History | Listed as Republican in 2020 and as Democratic from 2026 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was named United Methodist Person of the Year for 2012 by the United Methodist Reporter | |
| 2. Received the Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Award for his work in racial reconciliation | |
| 3. Holds a Bachelor's degree in Pastoral Ministry from Oral Roberts University and a Master of Divinity from Southern Methodist University | |
| 4. Serves as a trustee at Saint Paul School of Theology | |
| 5. Was raised in Prairie Village, Kansas | |
| 6. Has written more than 30 books on Christian faith and biblical interpretation, according to Wikipedia |
