Eric
Jenkins
Republican Eric Jenkins, retired Army colonel and ex-Shawnee councilman, challenges incumbent Rep. Sharice Davids in Kansas's 3rd District.
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Background
Eric Jenkins is a Republican candidate challenging Democratic incumbent Rep. Sharice Davids for Kansas's 3rd Congressional District seat in the November 2026 election. 17 He is a retired U.S. Army colonel with 34 years of active and reserve service, having deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, and worked as a longtime FEMA professional. 12
Jenkins served on the Shawnee City Council from 2015 to 2023, including as council president from 2021 to 2023, before losing his 2023 reelection bid. He also ran unsuccessfully for the Kansas House in 2016 and 2018. 713 Outside of politics, he has served as president of PRMiT Consultants since 2010. 211
Jenkins was born at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and holds a B.A. in history from Missouri State University, an M.A. in geography from UNC Charlotte, and a graduate degree from the U.S. Army War College. 12
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 3, Kansas
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- President, PRMiT Consultants
- Website
- ericjenkinsforkansas.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 6newsKCUR reports Jenkins argues voters should send a veteran, not a career politician, to Washington
In a race overview, KCUR reported Jenkins' campaign argument that voters should elect a veteran over a career politician, and that he faults Davids for supporting the Biden-Harris administration and its effect on the economy. KCUR noted these are Jenkins' campaign claims, not independent findings.
Kansas' 3rd Congressional District: What to know about the ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6newsKCUR reports Jenkins raised only ~$18,916 through mid-July vs. Davids' $3.7 million
KCUR reported a significant fundraising gap: Davids had raised about $3.7 million compared to roughly $18,916 for Jenkins through mid-July. Jenkins' total included $7,126 in individual contributions, $10,000 from another committee, and a $1,790 candidate loan. KCUR noted the seat was not considered a battleground.
Kansas' 3rd Congressional District: What to know about the ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 2debateJenkins reverses course, declines to participate in forum without Davids; event canceled
After Rep. Davids declined to participate in the planned Johnson County Post forum, Jenkins reversed his earlier agreement. A campaign spokesperson told the Post on Oct. 2 that Jenkins was 'no longer willing to go forward with a forum if Davids will also not be there.' The Post subsequently canceled the event and said it would publish candidate questionnaires later in October.
Post cancels U.S. House forum after candidates decline to participate · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 21newsKSNT reports Jenkins' policy positions: secure borders, Second Amendment, reduced spending
KSNT reported that Jenkins supports secure borders, defends the Second Amendment, and wants to reduce government spending. Jenkins was quoted: 'I have constantly fought against unnecessary new spending, and I will do the same in Washington,' and warned that unchecked government growth leaves taxpayers 'holding the bag.'
Who is running for the U.S. House District 3 seat in Kansas? · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 20newsJenkins appears in FOX4 Kansas City interview about his campaign to unseat Rep. Davids
FOX4 Kansas City aired an interview with Eric Jenkins discussing his effort to unseat Democratic incumbent Rep. Sharice Davids in the November general election. No detailed transcript or polling result was provided in the available report.
4 The People: Ty Masterson on latest polling; Eric Jenkins seeks to unseat Rep. Davids in Kansas · Sep 20, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 9debateJenkins agrees to three-candidate forum format, including if Davids does not attend
Jenkins indicated he was available for the planned Johnson County Post forum scheduled for Oct. 13 and agreed to the format on Sept. 9, even if Rep. Davids did not participate.
Post cancels U.S. House forum after candidates decline to participate · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 4filingEric Jenkins wins Republican primary for KS-03, defeating opponent by ~45,000 votes (~79%)
Jenkins won the Republican nomination for Kansas' 3rd Congressional District, defeating his opponent by approximately 45,000 votes, capturing roughly 79% of the primary vote, setting up a general election challenge against incumbent Rep. Sharice Davids.
Who is running for the U.S. House District 3 seat in Kansas? · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Kansas Family Voice organizationListed on Kansas Family Voice's 2026 endorsements page as 'Eric Jenkins – U.S. House of Representatives District 3.' No specific endorsement date given; page updated October 9, 2026. kansasfamilyvoice.com
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $19K
- Spent
- $6,633
- Cash on hand
- $12K
As of Jul 15, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6KS03308(opens in a new tab)
Sources 8
- [1] Kansas — 3rd District — head to head | 2026election.com(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] Kansas' 3rd Congressional District: What to know about the ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [3] Endorsements & Voter Guide - Kansas Family Voice(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [4] Eric Jenkins for Congress | Kansas's 3rd District(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [5] Post cancels U.S. House forum after candidates decline to participate(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
- [6] Who is running for the U.S. House District 3 seat in Kansas?(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
- [7] 4 The People: Ty Masterson on latest polling; Eric Jenkins seeks to unseat Rep. Davids in Kansas(opens in a new tab) Sep 20, 2026
- [8] Eric Jenkins - Candidate Profile(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026