By — Geoff Bennett Geoff Bennett By — Doug Adams Doug Adams Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/former-kansas-gop-governor-explains-why-hes-backing-democrat-adam-hamilton-for-senate Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio Former Kansas Gov. Bill Graves, a Republican, crossed party lines to endorse Democrat Adam Hamilton in his bid to unseat Republican Sen. Roger Marshall. Graves said the country is facing “increasing partisan gridlock and division” and that it’s “time Kansas does something different.” He joined Geoff Bennett to discuss that decision and what it says about his view of the Republican Party today. Listen to this Segment Watch Watch the Full Episode PBS NewsHour from Sep 23, 2026 By — Geoff Bennett Geoff Bennett Geoff Bennett is co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS News Hour, where he brings incisive reporting and sharp analysis to the political and cultural forces shaping American life. @GeoffRBennett By — Doug Adams Doug Adams