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Derek Schmidt
Republican · Kansas · 2026 · IncumbentDerek Schmidt, of Independence, is the sitting U.S. Representative for this district and the Republican nominee for re-election, taking about 79% of the August 4 Republican vote. He served 12 years as Kansas attorney general before winning this seat and personally argued three cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. He now serves on the House Armed Services, Judiciary, and Small Business committees, per his campaign site.
Priorities
- Border security and community safety
- Curb federal spending and extend tax relief for families, small businesses, and farmers
- Support law enforcement and victims of crime
On the ballot
U.S. House, KS-2 · Kansas · 2026
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