

Last Updated: 06 Aug, 2025 | Views: 178
Age: 65
Profession: Politician
Other Profession(s): Military Officer
Higher Education: Kansas State University (BS), University of Kansas (MD)
About (Profile/Biography):
Roger Wayne “Doc” Marshall (born August 9, 1960, in El Dorado, Kansas) is a U.S. Senator since 2021 and former U.S. Representative (2017–2021). A lifelong Kansan, he earned a BS in biochemistry at Kansas State and an MD from the University of Kansas, then practiced as an obstetrician gynecologist delivering over 5,000 babies in Great Bend. He served seven years in the Army Reserve as Captain. Known for his conservative stance, Doc sits on Senate committees for Agriculture, Finance, Budget, and Health, Education, Labor & Pensions, and chairs a Health subcommittee. He champions rural agriculture, pro life policies, limited government, and health care reform. Roger has also led cultural battles over transgender rights and fiscal issues. Big controversies include objections to Biden era healthcare rule changes and his support for challenging certification of the 2020 election. Lesser known, he once administered CPR during a 2018 Amtrak crash, earning praise for quick action.
Early Life & Education of Roger Marshall
• He grew up as a fifth generation farm kid in Butler County, learning work ethic, Kansas community values, and love for rural life on his family’s land.
• “Doc” earned a BS in biochemistry from Kansas State University, the first in his family to attend college, before medical school.
• He completed his MD at University of Kansas in 1987 and residency in OB GYN in Florida before returning to serve his hometown.
Medical & Early Career of Roger Marshall
• As an OB GYN in Great Bend, he delivered over 5,000 babies and grew a medical practice from five to over 300 staff under his leadership.
• He served on the hospital board, led Rotary International district, and worked as vice president of Farmers Bank & Trust before entering politics.
• He served seven years in the Army Reserve, retiring as Captain, combining medicine, military service, and community leadership.
Political Career of Roger Marshall
• Marshall served in U.S. House (2017–2021) representing Kansas’s 1st District, focused on farm bills, veterans, and healthcare reform.
• In 2020 he won the Senate seat, defeating Kris Kobach in a bitter GOP primary, securing strong establishment support.
• Since 2021 he serves on Senate Agriculture, Finance, Budget and HELP committees, and leads on rural, health and traditional conservative issues.
Controversies around Roger Marshall
• He objected to certifying the 2020 Electoral College votes, challenging Biden’s win, which aligned him with Trump loyalists and provoked backlash.
• In 2024 he introduced measures blocking Biden’s rule expanding HHS antidiscrimination law to include “gender identity,” drawing national criticism.
• Reddit users shared that a reckless driving charge was downgraded via a local prosecutor linked to his business partner, fueling ethics questions.
Awards & Recognitions received by Roger Marshall
• He was named Federal Legislator of the Year by Safari Club International for his work defending hunting, wildlife and rural traditions.
• Doc earned A+ rating from Susan B. Anthony List for pro life advocacy in his early Senate tenure, reflecting his medical and moral focus.
• He was again recognized by constituents and groups for exceptional town hall attendance and engagement compared to peers.
Lesser Known Facts about Roger Marshall
• After a 2018 Amtrak train crash, “Doc” administered first aid and CPR to injured passengers aboard the derailed train.
• Despite running as "Doc Roger Marshall," state law barred professional titles on ballots, rejecting his request to appear as “Doc Roger.”
• He has served on caucuses like GOP Doctors Caucus, Pro Life Caucus, Hunger Caucus, Western Caucus and Rare Disease Caucus in Senate.
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