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DEREK SCHMIDT

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DEREK SCHMIDT
Candidate for U.S. House
REP CHALLENGER
Biography
Derek Schmidt is a Republican U.S. Representative for Kansas' 2nd Congressional District, having taken office on January 3, 2025. A fifth-generation Kansan, he previously served as the Kansas Attorney General from 2011 to 2023 and as a Kansas State Senator from 2001 to 2011.
Top Priorities
  • Ensuring Kansas has a strong voice in the nation's capital
  • Prioritizing effective governing and limited government influence
  • Advocating for lower taxes, including eliminating state income tax on retirement benefits
Campaign Finance
Total Raised
$1,266,628
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