Dr. Roger Marshall, U.S. Senator from Kansas, shared updates on social media regarding his recent visit to Ashland and praised local first responders as the community faces a significant fire emergency.
On February 18, 2026, Dr. Marshall posted, “Last night, my team and I traveled to Ashland to deliver water and thank first responders for their work protecting homes, ranches, and livestock. This fire is serious and causing significant damage. If you’re in the area, stay alert and follow the guidance of local authorities.” The same day, he added another message: “God bless our first responders “
The following day, Dr. Marshall congratulated state lawmakers with a post stating: “Congratulations to the Kansas Legislature on this important win for our state. Grateful for the strong leadership of Senate President Ty Masterson, Speaker Dan Hawkins, and the entire Legislature for standing up to radical left gender ideology, and delivering commonsense”
Dr. Marshall’s background includes growing up as a fifth-generation farm kid in Butler County and earning degrees from Butler County Community College, Kansas State University, and the University of Kansas (https://www.marshall.senate.gov/about/). He has served in the Army Reserves for seven years and delivered more than 5,000 babies during his medical career (https://www.marshall.senate.gov/about/). His commitment to community service extends to roles such as Sunday school teacher, youth sports coach, Rotarian, church elder, and deacon (https://www.marshall.senate.gov/about/).
