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Adam Hamilton on Social Security

 

 


I would raise the cap, maybe not entirely

Q: Would you remove the cap on the payroll tax? And would you raise the full retirement age for younger workers?

Hamilton: I would raise the cap. I don't think that I would take it away entirely, but I would raise the cap. Right now, somebody who's making a million dollars a year is paying the same amount in FICA tax as somebody who's making 184,000 a year. I think most people say that's not right. We need to change that. And what the number is, I'm not sure right now. But what I do believe is we need to bring thoughtful Republicans and Democrats together who are willing to have the courage to say, we got to take a very serious look at this, and we have to work together.

Q: What about the retirement age, raising it for younger workers?

Marshall: I would eliminate the cap altogether. As far as adjusting the age, there's a lot of other things we can try first. Look, a rising tide floats all boats. The first thing we need to do is have a strong economy.

Source: Voice for Liberty transcript of 2026 Kansas Senate debate , Oct 21, 2026

We need to protect social security

In Kansas and across the country, millions of seniors are struggling to keep up with rising health care and everyday costs. Almost 20% of Kansans are 65 or older, and many live in rural communities where getting care can mean long drives, fewer providers, and harder choices. After a lifetime of work, Kansas seniors should be able to count on affordable care, stable benefits, and the chance to age with dignity. We need to protect social security and provide real solutions for seniors.
Source: 2026 Kansas Senate campaign web HamiltonForKansas.com , Aug 20, 2026

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