2014 United States Senate election in Kansas

none January 2026 January 2018 2014 United States Senate election in Kansas Kansas presidential no 2008 United States Senate election in Kansas 2008 2020 United States Senate election in Kansas 2020 November 4, 2014 150x150px File:Pat Roberts official Senate photo (cropped).jpg Pat Roberts Republican Party (United States) 460,350 53.15% File:Orman52414D4-536 (1).jpg Greg Orman Independent 368,372 42.53% 270px County results 270px Congressional district results Roberts: #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90%Orman: #b2b2b2 40–50% #999999 50–60% #808080 60–70% U.S. Senator Pat Roberts Republican Party (United States) Pat Roberts Republican Party (United States) The 2014 United States Senate election in Kansas was held on November 4, 2014, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the State of Kansas, concurrently with other elections to the United States Senate in other states, elections to the United States House of Representatives, and various state and local elections. Incumbent Republican Senator Pat Roberts was re-elected to a fourth term against Independent Greg Orman and Libertarian nominee Randall Batson. The Democratic nominee, Chad Taylor, withdrew from the race. Republican primary Roberts gained negative press attention after criticism that he did not own a home in Kansas, with some comparing the situation to that of former Indiana Senator Richard Lugar, who lost a 2012 Senate primary after a similar residency controversy.Martin Jonathan Lacking a House, a Senator Is Renewing His Ties in Kansas https://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/08/us/senator-races-to-show-ties-including-an-address-in-kansas.html February 21, 2014 New York Times February 7, 2014 Roberts owns a home in Alexandria, Virginia.https://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/05/us/politics/national-gop-moves-to-take-over-campaign-of-kansas-senator.html?_r=2 National G.O.P. Moves to Take Over Campaign of Kansas Senator Jonathan Martin The New York Times September 4, 2014 September 4, 2014 The primary was held on August 5, 2014.http://www.kansascity.com/2014/05/02/4998022/milton-wolf-demanding-gop-foe.html Milton Wolf demanding GOP foe Pat Roberts be kept off ballot The Kansas City Star May 2, 2014 Primary opponent Milton R. Wolf, a radiologist, was under investigation by a state medical ethics board for posting X-ray images of dead patients with macabre commentary to Facebook.http://m.cjonline.com/news/state/2014-07-22/kansas-ethics-board-investigating-wolfs-x-ray-posts-facebook Kansas ethics board investigating Wolf's X-ray posts to Facebook | Cjonline.com Mobile M.cjonline.com July 22, 2014 August 8, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140727002233/http://m.cjonline.com/news/state/2014-07-22/kansas-ethics-board-investigating-wolfs-x-ray-posts-facebook July 27, 2014 dead Candidates Declared Pat Roberts, incumbent senatorhttp://www.hutchnews.com/Localregional/roberts2009-10-31T20-49-31 Roberts already planning 2014 bid October 31, 2009 The Hutchinson News June 26, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131103101519/http://www.hutchnews.com/Localregional/roberts2009-10-31T20-49-31 November 3, 2013 dead mdy-all D.J. Smith, former Osawatomie city councilwomanhttp://cjonline.com/news/2014-06-02/new-challengers-roberts-jenkins-seats-file New challengers for Roberts, Jenkins seats file The Topeka Capital-Journal Marso Andy June 2, 2014 June 25, 2014 Milton R. Wolf, radiologist, conservative commentator and Barack Obama's second cousinBreitman Kendall Obama cousin blasts the president https://www.politico.com/story/2014/06/obama-cousin-milton-wolf-criticize-president-107772 politico.com Politico, LLC 16 February 2020 Alvin Zahnter, truck driver and Vietnam War veteran Declined Tim Huelskamp, U.S. representative (re-elected to House)http://www.nationaljournal.com/blogs/hotlineoncall/2013/03/roberts-announcement-squashes-notion-of-primary-challenge-28 https://web.archive.org/web/20130401003755/http://www.nationaljournal.com/blogs/hotlineoncall/2013/03/roberts-announcement-squashes-notion-of-primary-challenge-28 dead April 1, 2013 Roberts Announcement Squashes Notion of Primary Challenge March 28, 2013 National Journal Kris Kobach, secretary of state of Kansas (re-elected as secretary of state)http://midwestdemocracy.com/articles/case-theres-any-doubt-kris-kobach-running-re-election-2014 In case there's any doubt: Kris Kobach running for re-election in 2014 Midwest Democracy February 1, 2013 July 29, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130206183349/http://midwestdemocracy.com/articles/case-theres-any-doubt-kris-kobach-running-re-election-2014/ February 6, 2013 dead mdy-all Dennis Pyle, state senatorhttp://cjonline.com/news/2014-05-23/pyle-mulls-joining-us-senate-primary Pyle mulls joining U.S. Senate primary May 23, 2014 May 27, 2014 The Topeka Capital-Journalhttp://www.star-telegram.com/2014/06/02/5865286/kansas-candidates-face-election.html https://web.archive.org/web/20140607010449/http://www.star-telegram.com/2014/06/02/5865286/kansas-candidates-face-election.html June 7, 2014 Kansas candidate filing deadline passes June 2, 2014 July 28, 2014 Star-Telegram Todd Tiahrt, former U.S. representative (ran for KS-04)http://dyn.politico.com/printstory.cfm?uuid=59D54C8B-2D51-4CEC-9F31-1CFD4DC1A747 Right targets Saxby Chambliss, Lindsey Graham December 2, 2012 Politico October 5, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141008222516/http://dyn.politico.com/printstory.cfm?uuid=59D54C8B-2D51-4CEC-9F31-1CFD4DC1A747 October 8, 2014 dead Kraske Steve Todd Tiahrt will run for his old seat in Congress http://www.kansascity.com/2014/05/29/5053184/tiahrt-expected-to-announce-today.html The Kansas City Star May 29, 2014 May 29, 2014 Endorsements Pat Roberts Statewide officials Jeb Bush, former governor of FloridaPPat Roberts to bring Jeb Bush to campaign in Wichita; Sarah Palin in Independence http://www.kansas.com/news/politics-government/election/article2207842.html Wichita Eagle September 22, 2014 Sarah Palin, former governor of Alaska and 2008 Republican nominee for vice president of the United States Milton Wolf U.S. representatives Jim Ryun, former U.S. representativeSenate Challenger Milton Wolf Ties Incumbent Roberts in Straw Poll at Kansas GOP Convention http://tcotreport.net/senate-challenger-milton-wolf-ties-incumbent-roberts-in-straw-poll-at-kansas-gop-convention/ https://web.archive.org/web/20140129043109/http://tcotreport.net/senate-challenger-milton-wolf-ties-incumbent-roberts-in-straw-poll-at-kansas-gop-convention/ dead January 29, 2014 TCOT Report Botteri Christina January 26, 2014 January 27, 2014 Individuals Mark Levin, host of The Mark Levin ShowMark Levin endorses Senate Challenger Dr. Milton Wolf http://tcotreport.com/breaking-mark-levin-endorses-dr-milton-wolf-for-us-senate-in-kansas/ February 26, 2014 March 3, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140303023914/http://tcotreport.com/breaking-mark-levin-endorses-dr-milton-wolf-for-us-senate-in-kansas/ dead Organizations Republican Liberty CaucusRepublican Liberty Caucus Endorses Milton Wolf for U.S. Senate in Kansas http://www.prunderground.com/republican-liberty-caucus-endorses-milton-wolf-for-u-s-senate-in-kansas/0032129/ PR Underground January 27, 2014 January 28, 2014 Senate Conservatives FundMilton Wolf gets conservative backing https://www.politico.com/story/2013/12/milton-wolf-gets-conservative-backing-100942.html?hp=r10 Politico Hohmann James December 10, 2013 December 10, 2013 Tea Party Expresshttps://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/199471-tea-party-express-endorses-roberts-primary-challenger/ Tea Party Express endorses Roberts's primary challenger The Hill Jaffe Alexandra February 27, 2014 February 27, 2014 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror PatRoberts D.J.Smith MiltonWolf AlvinZahnter Other UndecidedThe Tarrance Group^The Tarrance Group^ January 13–15, 2014 501 ± 4.5% 69% — 15% — — 16%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling February 18–20, 2014 375 ± 5.1% 49% — 23% — — 28%SurveyUSASurveyUSA June 19–23, 2014 508 ± 4.4% 56% — 23% — 8% 12%GEB InternationalGEB International July 9, 2014 500 ± 4.28% 42% — 30% — — 28%SurveyUSASurveyUSA July 17–22, 2014 691 ± 3.8% 50% 6% 30% 3% — 12%Daily Kos/Google Consumer SurveysDaily Kos/Google Consumer Surveys August 4, 2014 1,002 ± 3.1% 53.4% — 39.1% — — 7.5% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror PatRoberts Someone moreconservative UndecidedPublic Policy Polling February 18–20, 2014 375 ± 5.1% 43% 39% 18%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling February 21–24, 2013 760 ± 3.6% 42% 34% 24% ^ Internal poll for the Pat Roberts campaign background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror PatRoberts TimHuelskamp UndecidedPublic Policy Polling February 21–24, 2013 760 ± 3.6% 53% 22% 26% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror PatRoberts KrisKobach UndecidedPublic Policy Polling February 21–24, 2013 760 ± 3.6% 55% 19% 26% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror PatRoberts ToddTiahrt UndecidedPublic Policy Polling February 21–24, 2013 760 ± 3.6% 47% 26% 27% Results thumb|250px|Results by county: #e27f7f Roberts #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #ff9955 Wolf #ffb380 40–50% #ff9955 50–60% Republican primary resultshttp://www.sos.ks.gov/elections/14elec/2014_Primary_Election_Results_OFFICIAL.pdf 2014 Primary Election Official Vote Totals Kansas Secretary of State August 28, 2014 Pat Roberts (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 127,089 48.08% Milton Wolf Republican Party (United States) 107,799 40.78% D.J. Smith Republican Party (United States) 15,288 5.78% Alvin E. Zahnter Republican Party (United States) 13,935 5.26% 264,340 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Declared Chad Taylor, Shawnee County district attorneyhttp://www.kake.com/home/headlines/Northeast-Kansas-prosecutor-running-for-US-Senate-247635121.html Northeast Kansas prosecutor running for US Senate KAKE February 27, 2014 February 28, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140228080610/http://www.kake.com/home/headlines/Northeast-Kansas-prosecutor-running-for-US-Senate-247635121.html February 28, 2014 dead Hanna John Northeast Kansas DA exploring run for US Senate The State November 1, 2013 Patrick Wiesner, attorney and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2010 Declined Kathleen Sebelius, former U.S. secretary of health and human services and former governor of Kansashttps://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/17/us/politics/kathleen-sebelius.html Sebelius Said to Weigh Run for Kansas Senate Seat The New York Times April 16, 2014 April 16, 2014 Jeremy Petershttp://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/sebelius-not-running-for-senate Sebelius Says She Won't Run For Senate Talking Points Memo April 18, 2014 April 18, 2014 Tom Kludt Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ChadTaylor PatrickWiesner UndecidedKSN News/SurveyUSAKSN News/SurveyUSA July 17–22, 2014 322 ± 5.6% 48% 17% 35%KSN News/SurveyUSAKSN News/SurveyUSA June 19–23, 2014 252 ± 6.3% 41% 16% 43% Results thumb|250px|Results by county: #6674de Taylor #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #37c837 Wiesner #5fd35f 50–60% #37c837 60–70% Tie #AE8BB1 50–60% Democratic primary results Chad Taylor Democratic Party (United States) 35,067 53.3% Patrick Wiesner Democratic Party (United States) 30,752 46.7% 65,819 100.0% Libertarian primary Candidates Declared Randall Batson, nominee for the State House in 2012http://www.kckansan.com/2014/06/poll-davis-leads-brownback-47-41.html POLL: Davis leads Brownback 47-41; Republicans up in other races Kansas City Kansan June 25, 2014 July 18, 2014 Nick Sloan Independents Candidates Declared Greg Orman, businessman, briefly ran in the Democratic primary in 2008 before dropping outhttp://www.marketwired.com/press-release/greg-orman-for-us-senate-launches-campaign-website-810726.htm Greg Orman for U.S. Senate Launches Campaign Website Marketwired.com 2008-01-15 2022-05-11http://www.kansas.com/2014/06/05/3493799/olathe-businessman-greg-orman.html Olathe businessman Greg Orman wants to run for Pat Roberts' U.S. Senate seat | the Wichita Eagle www.kansas.com 26 January 2022 https://archive.today/20140815065144/http://www.kansas.com/2014/06/05/3493799/olathe-businessman-greg-orman.html 15 August 2014 dead General election Campaign Republicans were worried about Roberts' campaign in August 2014, perceiving it as lethargic and inactive, that Roberts had a low favorability rating, and that internal polling suggested the race was rather close. At the behest of Senate Minority leader Mitch McConnell as well as former Senator Bob Dole, Roberts fired his longtime campaign manager Leroy Towns in early September 2014. Chris LaCivita was brought in to revamp the race, and LaCivita protege Corry Bliss replaced Towns as campaign manager. Bliss urged Roberts focus on a strategy of tying Orman to President Obama at every turn, as Obama had low favorability ratings in Kansas. Roberts also began spending more time in Kansas, living in a hotel in Topeka rather than his home in Alexandria, Virginia.https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/battle-for-the-senate-how-the-gop-did-it/2014/11/04/a8df6f7a-62c7-11e4-bb14-4cfea1e742d5_story.html Battle for the Senate: How the GOP did it The Washington Post November 5, 2014 Philip Rucker Robert Costa https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2014/09/04/leroy-towns-out-as-roberts-campaign-manager/ Leroy Towns out as Roberts campaign manager The Washington Post September 4, 2014 Sean Sullivan Robert Costa On September 3, Democratic nominee Chad Taylor withdrew from the race.Lowry Bryan Democrat Chad Taylor drops out of U.S. Senate race http://www.kansas.com/news/politics-government/election/article1447177.html November 17, 2014 The Wichita Eagle September 3, 2014 On September 4, Kris Kobach, the Republican Kansas Secretary of State, announced that Taylor would remain on the ballot because state law demands he declare himself "incapable of fulfilling the duties of office if elected" in order to be removed, which he did not do.Bryan Lowry September 4, 2014 Kobach: Democrat Chad Taylor's name will remain on ballot for U.S. Senate http://www.kansas.com/news/politics-government/election/article1504835.html The Wichita Eagle September 4, 2014 Taylor challenged the decision, and on September 18 the Kansas Supreme Court decided that his name would be taken off the ballot.http://m.cjonline.com/news/state/2014-09-18/court-permits-taylor-withdraw-senate-race Court permits Taylor to withdraw from Senate race September 18, 2014 Tim Carpenter The Topeka Capital-Journal September 18, 2014 https://archive.today/20141015141703/http://m.cjonline.com/news/state/2014-09-18/court-permits-taylor-withdraw-senate-race October 15, 2014 dead mdy-all On the same day, Kobach demanded the chairman of the Democratic Party name a replacement in eight days, saying he would consider litigation to force the party if they refused.Supreme Court: Democrat Chad Taylor's name can be taken off ballot for U.S. Senate http://www.kansas.com/news/politics-government/election/article2155489.html September 18, 2014 September 18, 2014 The Wichita Eagle A registered Democrat with family ties to Republican Governor Sam Brownback's campaign also filed a petition with the Kansas Supreme Court on September 18 to force the Democratic Party to name a new candidate.http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2014/sep/18/kansas-father-brownback-staffer-files-suit-force-n Kansas father of Brownback staffer files suit to force new Democrat on ballot September 18, 2014 Associated Press The Topeka Capital-Journal September 18, 2014 Kobach ordered ballots to be mailed to overseas voters on September 20 without a Democratic candidate, but included a disclaimer that another ballot will be sent if the Democratic Party names a replacement candidate.http://www.kansascity.com/news/government-politics/article2170339.html Kobach to add disclaimer to Kansas Senate ballots September 19, 2014 Associated Press Kansas City Star September 19, 2014 The state district court in Shawnee County threw out the petition, meaning no replacement for Taylor needed to be named.http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/kansas-senate-race-lawsuit-district-court-ruling Breaking: Kansas Court Kills Kobach Effort To Force A Dem Onto Senate Ballot October 1, 2014 Associated Press Talking Points Memo October 1, 2014 The efforts by Bliss and other Republican strategists would ultimately prove successful. Roberts' polling improved in October. Roberts defeated Orman in the general election, winning reelection to a fourth term in office. If Orman had been elected, the U.S. Senate would have had three independent senators for the first time in the chamber's history. This—and the question of whom Orman would choose to caucus with if elected—were large questions in the electoral contest, and because the Kansas race was showing tight in the polls, a subject of considerable national political discourse as well.http://editions.lib.umn.edu/smartpolitics/2014/10/01/greg-orman-victory-would-bring Rise of the Independents? Greg Orman Victory Would Make Senate History Smart Politics Eric Ostermeier October 1, 2014 Fundraising Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Debt Greg Orman (I) $2,461,766 $3,298,186 $183,599 $1,124,982 Pat Roberts (R) $5,383,491 $5,534,415 $927,449 0 Debates Complete video of debate, October 8, 2014 Complete video of debate, October 15, 2014 Endorsements Greg Orman (I) Individuals Tim Owens, Republican former state senatorCarpenter, Tim. "Republican group endorses Orman for Senate" Topeka Capital-Journal September 3, 2014 Jim Sherow, former mayor of Manhattan and Democratic nominee for KS-01http://www.centristproject.org/breakingnews_cpvendorsements Breaking News: The Centrist Project Voice Endorses a Wide Portfolio of Moderate Candidates The Centrist Project July 9, 2014 August 27, 2014 August 26, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140826120228/http://www.centristproject.org/breakingnews_cpvendorsements dead Organizations AFL-CIOAFL-CIO to Back Greg Orman in Kansas Senate Race http://www.nationaljournal.com/politics/afl-cio-to-back-greg-orman-in-kansas-senate-race-20141015 https://web.archive.org/web/20141015231901/http://www.nationaljournal.com/politics/afl-cio-to-back-greg-orman-in-kansas-senate-race-20141015 dead October 15, 2014 National Journal October 15, 2014 October 17, 2014 The Centrist Projecthttp://www.hutchnews.com/news/local_state_news/sherow-splits-with-dems-in-senate-race-to-back-orman/article_78832792-d10b-5b7d-85d5-54c5fb276c8a.html Sherow splits with Dems in Senate race to back Orman The Hutchinson News Mary Clarkin August 22, 2014 August 27, 2014 Human Rights Campaignhttp://www.hrc.org/resources/entry/2014-endorsements 2014 Endorsements Human Rights Campaign October 8, 2014 October 25, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141019140113/http://www.hrc.org/resources/entry/2014-endorsements October 19, 2014 dead mdy-all Traditional Republicans for Common Sensehttp://www.wibw.com/home/headlines/Republican-Group-Announces-Endorsement-For-Greg-Orman-273790141.html?device=phone Republican Group Announces Endorsement For Greg Orman wibw September 3, 2014 September 16, 2014 October 28, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141028065353/http://www.wibw.com/home/headlines/Republican-Group-Announces-Endorsement-For-Greg-Orman-273790141.html?device=phone dead Women for Kansashttp://womenforkansas.org/greg-orman/ Greg Orman for U.S. Senate Women for Kansas August 3, 2014 August 27, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140830023509/http://womenforkansas.org/greg-orman/ August 30, 2014 dead Pat Roberts (R) Organizations National Federation of Independent Businesshttp://www.nfib.com/article/nfib-endorses-sen-pat-roberts-66731/ NFIB Endorses Sen. Pat Roberts National Federation of Independent Business October 3, 2014 October 28, 2014 NRA Political Victory FundKansas Grades & Endorsements https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/kansas/ nrapvf.org NRA-PVF 15 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141104205425/https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/kansas 4 November 2014 usurpedhttps://www.nrapvf.org/articles/20140908/nra-endorses-pat-roberts-for-us-senate-in-kansas NRA Endorses Pat Roberts for U.S. Senate in Kansas National Rifle Association of America September 8, 2014 October 28, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140909183403/https://www.nrapvf.org/articles/20140908/nra-endorses-pat-roberts-for-us-senate-in-kansas September 9, 2014 live Tea Party Expresshttp://www.teapartyexpress.org/8616/tea-party-express-endorses-senator-pat-roberts Tea Party Express Endorses Senator Pat Roberts Tea Party Express October 13, 2014 October 28, 2014 Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report2014 Senate Race Ratings for November 3, 2014 https://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/senate-race-ratings/139256 The Cook Political Report September 20, 2018 Tossup November 3, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallThe Crystal Ball's Final 2014 Picks http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/the-crystal-balls-final-2014-picks/ Sabato's Crystal Ball September 20, 2018 Lean R November 3, 2014 Rothenberg Political Report2014 Senate Ratings http://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2014-senate-ratings-november-6-2014 Senate Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report September 20, 2018 Tossup November 3, 2014 Real Clear Politics2014 Elections Map - Battle for the Senate 2014 https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2014/senate/2014_elections_senate_map.html Real Clear Politics September 20, 2018 Tossup November 3, 2014 Polling Opinion polling for the 2014 United States Senate election in Kansas.chart Opinion polling for the 2014 United States Senate election in Kansas.tab 700px Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror PatRoberts (R) ChadTaylor (D) GregOrman (I) RandallBatson (L) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling February 18–20, 2014 693 ± 3.7% 48% 32% — — — 20%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports April 16–17, 2014 750 ± 4% 50% 32% — — 5% 13%SurveyUSASurveyUSA June 19–23, 2014 1068 ± 3.1% 43% 33% 7% 5% — 12%SurveyUSASurveyUSA July 17–22, 2014 1,208 ± 2.9% 38% 33% 14% 4% — 10%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov July 5–24, 2014 1,281 ± 6.1% 53% 37% — — 7% 4%Rasmussen Reports August 6–7, 2014 750 ± 4% 44% 40% — — 7% 8%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling August 14–17, 2014 903 ± 3.3% 32% 25% 23% 3% — 17% 43% 39% — — — 17% 33% — 43% — — 24%KSN News/SurveyUSAKSN News/SurveyUSA August 20–23, 2014 560 ± 4.2% 37% 32% 20% 4% — 6%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov August 18 – September 2, 2014 839 ± 5% 47% 35% — — 2% 15%KSN News/SurveyUSAKSN News/SurveyUSA September 4–7, 2014 555 ± 4.2% 36% 10% 37% 6% — 11%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling September 11–14, 2014 1,328 ± 2.7% 34% 6%Poll did not tell respondents that Taylor had withdrawn until after they answered.Mark Blumenthal Ariel Edwards-Levy Rachel Lienesch September 16, 2014 Poll Finds Pat Roberts Trailing Independent Candidate http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/5828408 The Huffington Post September 16, 2014 41% 4% — 15% 36% — 46% — — 17%Fox NewsFox News September 14–16, 2014 604 ± 4% 40% 11%Poll did not tell respondents that Taylor had withdrawn. 38% 4% — 8% 42% — 48% — — 8%Rasmussen Reports September 16–17, 2014 750 ± 4% 40% 3%Rasmussen does not specify whether respondents were given the option of voting for a withdrawn Taylor, or they specifically named him. 45% — 2% 10% 39% 9%With Taylor still listed on the ballot 38% — 2% 12%Remington ResearchRemington Research September 23, 2014 625 ± 3.91% 42% — 50% 3% — 5%Suffolk UniversitySuffolk University https://web.archive.org/web/20141002132011/http://www.suffolk.edu/documents/SUPRC/2014_final_Kansas_Toplines10-01.pdf October 2, 2014 September 27–30, 2014 500 ± 4.4% 41.2% — 46.4% 0.8% — 11.6%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov September 20 – October 1, 2014 2,013 ± 3% 40% — 40% 2% 0% 17%NBC News/MaristNBC News/Marist September 27 – October 1, 2014 511 LV ± 4.3% 38% — 48% 5% 1% 9% 848 RV ± 3.4% 36% — 46% 5% 1% 12%Gravis MarketingGravis Marketing September 30 – October 1, 2014 850 ± 3% 40% — 47% — — 13%SurveyUSASurveyUSA October 2–5, 2014 549 ± 4.3% 42% — 47% 4% — 7%CNN/ORCCNN/ORC October 2–6, 2014 687 ± 3.5% 49% — 48% — — 3%Fox NewsFox News October 4–7, 2014 702 ± 3.5% 44% — 39% 3% 4% 12%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports October 7–8, 2014 750 ± 4% 40% — 52% — 4% 4%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 9–12, 2014 1,081 ± 3% 41% — 44% 5% — 10% 43% — 46% — — 11%Remington ResearchRemington Research October 9–12, 2014 1,091 ± 2.97% 48% — 46% 2% — 4%Monmouth UniversityMonmouth University October 16–19, 2014 429 ± 4.7% 46% — 46% — 3% 5%Rasmussen Reports October 20–21, 2014 960 ± 3% 44% — 49% — 3% 5%Gravis MarketingGravis Marketing October 20–21, 2014 1,124 ± 3% 45% — 47% — — 8%NBC News/MaristNBC News/Marist October 18–22, 2014 757 LV ± 3.6% 44% — 45% 4% <1% 7% 1,055 RV ± 3% 42% — 45% 4% 1% 9%CBS News/NYT/YouGov October 16–23, 2014 1,973 ± 4% 42% — 38% 1% 0% 18%Survey USASurvey USA October 22–26, 2014 623 ± 4% 42% — 44% 4% — 10%Fox NewsFox News October 28–30, 2014 907 ± 3% 43% — 44% 3% 1% 8%YouGovYouGov October 25–31, 2014 1,137 ± 4.8% 38% — 37% 2% 2% 22%Public Policy Pollinghttp://cdn.americanprogressaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/KSPoll_toplines.pdf Public Policy Polling November 3, 2014 January 12, 2015 http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20150112180352/http://cdn.americanprogressaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/KSPoll_toplines.pdf dead October 30–31, 2014 752 ± ? 47% — 46% 3% — 4%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling November 1–3, 2014 963 ± 3.2% 46% — 47% 3% — 4% 47% — 49% — — 3% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); With Huelskamp Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TimHuelskamp (R) CarlBrewer (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling February 21–24, 2013 1,229 ± 2.8% 40% 36% — 24% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TimHuelskamp (R) MarkParkinson (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling February 21–24, 2013 1,229 ± 2.8% 41% 35% — 24% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TimHuelskamp (R) KathleenSebelius (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling February 21–24, 2013 1,229 ± 2.8% 46% 41% — 13% With Roberts Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror PatRoberts (R) CarlBrewer (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling February 21–24, 2013 1,229 ± 2.8% 50% 34% — 16% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror PatRoberts (R) MarkParkinson (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling February 21–24, 2013 1,229 ± 2.8% 49% 34% — 17% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror PatRoberts (R) KathleenSebelius (D) Other UndecidedRasmussen Reports April 16–17, 2014 750 ± 4% 54% 37% 5% 4%Public Policy Polling February 18–20, 2014 693 ± 3.7% 52% 38% — 10%Public Policy Polling February 21–24, 2013 1,229 ± 2.8% 51% 40% — 9% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror PatRoberts (R) PatrickWiesner (D) RandallBatson (L) GregOrman (I) Other UndecidedSurveyUSA June 19–23, 2014 1068 ± 3.1% 45% 29% 6% 8% — 12%SurveyUSA July 17–22, 2014 1,208 ± 2.9% 40% 27% 5% 17% — 11% With Wolf Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MiltonWolf (R) KathleenSebelius (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling February 18–20, 2014 693 ± 3.7% 46% 39% — 15% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MiltonWolf (R) ChadTaylor (D) RandallBatson (L) GregOrman (I) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling February 18–20, 2014 693 ± 3.7% 33% 32% — — — 35%SurveyUSA June 19–23, 2014 1068 ± 3.1% 33% 36% 6% 7% — 18%SurveyUSA July 17–22, 2014 1,208 ± 2.9% 33% 34% 5% 14% — 14% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MiltonWolf (R) PatrickWiesner (D) RandallBatson (L) GregOrman (I) Other UndecidedSurveyUSA June 19–23, 2014 1068 ± 3.1% 36% 30% 6% 8% — 20%SurveyUSA July 17–22, 2014 1,208 ± 2.9% 35% 28% 5% 16% — 16% Results United States Senate election in Kansas, 20142014 Official Kansas General Election Results http://www.sos.ks.gov/elections/14elec/2014%20General%20Election%20Official%20Results.pdf December 29, 2014 Pat Roberts (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 460,350 53.15% -6.91% Greg Orman Independent 368,372 42.53% N/A Randall Batson Libertarian Party (United States) 37,469 4.32% +2.20% 866,191 100.00% N/A Republican Party (United States) thumb|300px|County flips: Independent #696969 Flip Republican #f48882 Hold #ca0120 Flip Counties that flipped from Democratic to Independent Douglas (largest city: Lawrence) Wyandotte (largest city: Kansas City) Counties that flipped from Republican to Independent Shawnee (largest city: Topeka) Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican Atchison (largest city: Atchison) By congressional district Roberts won three of four congressional districts, with Orman winning the remaining one, which elected a Republican.OurCampaigns https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=548736 2025-09-17 www.ourcampaigns.com District Roberts Orman RepresentativeKansas 1 1st 63% 32%Tim HuelskampKansas 2 2nd49% 46%Lynn JenkinsKansas 3 3rd 47% 50%Kevin Yoder Kansas 4 4th 54% 41%Mike Pompeo See also 2014 United States Senate elections 2014 United States elections 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Kansas 2014 Kansas gubernatorial election 2014 Kansas elections Notes References External links U.S. Senate elections in Kansas, 2014 at Ballotpedia Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets Official campaign websites Pat Roberts for U.S. Senate Randall Batson for U.S. Senate Greg Orman for U.S. Senate 2014 Kansas United States Senate