Sharice
L. Davids
Sharice Davids is the Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative for Kansas's 3rd Congressional District, first elected in 2018.
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Background
Sharice L. Davids is the U.S. Representative for Kansas's 3rd Congressional District, first elected in 2018 and serving since January 2019. 12 She is a Democrat residing in Roeland Park, Kansas, and graduated from Leavenworth High School before earning an associate degree from Johnson County Community College (2003), a bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri–Kansas City (2007), and a J.D. from Cornell University (2010). 1
Before her election to Congress, Davids worked in economic and community development on Native American reservations and served as a White House Fellow at the Department of Transportation in 2016–2017. She is also identified in the House biographical directory as a lawyer, business owner, nonprofit executive, and professional athlete. 112
Davids is the incumbent Democratic candidate in the November 3, 2026 general election for Kansas's 3rd Congressional District, seeking another term. Her campaign identifies her as currently serving the district in Congress. 512
She has no prior elected offices before her 2018 U.S. House victory. 1
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic · Incumbent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 3, Kansas
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- U.S. Representative for Kansas's 3rd Congressional District
- Website
- sharicedavids.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Voting record
How Sharice L. Davids voted in Congress: 118th Congress (2023–24) and 119th Congress (2025–26), Jan 3, 2023 to Sep 16, 2026. From the official House and Senate roll call records.
- roll call votes
- 1,909
- missed
- 0.5%
- with their party’s majority
- 95%
Recent key votes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobsRetire through Ownership ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energyWater Resources Development ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energyRatepayer Protection ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energyProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”On Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)No
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safetyPROOF ActOn Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)No
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safetyNational Fraud Enforcement Division ActOn Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energyProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”On Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)No
- Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budgetTax Relief for Fraud Victims ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 1,909 votes →
Timeline
- Oct 7filingDavids and Rep. Crane introduce bipartisan bill to reallocate unused tribal housing vouchers
Davids and Republican Rep. Elijah Crane introduced a bill to reallocate unused tribal housing vouchers, marking another bipartisan legislative effort by Davids ahead of the November election.
Press Release: Davids, Crane Introduce Bill to Reallocate Unused Tribal Housing Vouchers | Stock News · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6newsKCUR reports Davids raised ~$3.7M vs. Jenkins' ~$19K in KS-03 race
KCUR reported that Davids, Jenkins, and Hohe are on the November 3 ballot. The outlet cited approximately $3.7 million raised by Davids compared to roughly $19,000 by Jenkins, based on available campaign finance data.
Kansas' 3rd Congressional District: What to know about the ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6newsDavids helps launch Build More Agenda, a bipartisan platform to cut red tape and lower costs
Davids' office announced she helped launch the Build More Agenda, a bipartisan platform focused on reducing federal red tape, strengthening local economies, and lowering everyday costs for Kansas families.
Davids Helps Launch Bipartisan Agenda to Cut Red Tape, Boost Local Economies, Lower Everyday Costs for Kansas Families · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6newsKansas Reflector reports on Davids' healthcare reform package amid federal cuts
Kansas Reflector covered Davids' healthcare package introduced the previous day, noting that congressional prospects for the proposals would depend in part on the outcome of the November election.
U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids introduces healthcare reform package in response to federal cuts • Kansas Reflector · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5filingDavids introduces healthcare package targeting costs and protection for rural hospitals
Davids introduced a healthcare reform package including proposals to restore enhanced ACA tax credits, make it easier for seniors to switch Medicare supplemental plans, and protect labor and delivery services at rural and tribal hospitals. Restoring ACA credits could save Kansas families an average of $700 a year on premiums, her office said.
Davids Fights Washington Healthcare Cuts with Plan to Lower ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 2debateJohnson County Post cancels 3rd District forum after Davids declines to participate
A post citing the Johnson County Post reported the newspaper would not host a candidate forum for the 3rd District race after Davids declined to participate. Republican challenger Eric Jenkins also subsequently withdrew.
Kansas Rep. Sharice Davids Dodges Johnson County Debate · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1filingDavids and Rep. Alford introduce bipartisan medical supply chain protection bill
Davids and Republican Rep. Mark Alford introduced the Critical Biomanufacturing Input Assessment Act, which would identify weaknesses in biotechnology supply chains and reduce U.S. dependence on foreign suppliers.
Davids, Alford Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect America's ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 17filingDavids and Schmidt introduce bipartisan bill to help Kansas families build financial security
Davids and Republican Rep. Derek Schmidt introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at helping Kansas families improve their financial standing. The announcement was made via Davids' official House office.
Davids, Schmidt Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Kansas ... · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 16newsDavids, Cleaver, and Schmidt bill on Quindaro Townsite receives committee hearing
A bipartisan bill introduced by Davids, Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, and Rep. Derek Schmidt related to the Quindaro Townsite received a congressional committee hearing.
Sharice Davids, Emanuel Cleaver and Derek Schmidt Bill ... · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 4newsDavids wins Democratic primary with ~83% of vote, defeating Sarah Preu
Davids won the Democratic primary for Kansas's 3rd Congressional District with roughly 83% of the vote, defeating Sarah Preu. Republican Eric Jenkins won his primary, and Libertarian Steve Hohe also qualified, setting up the November 3 general election.
Kansas' 3rd Congressional District: What to know about the ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Democratic Majority for Israel organizationListed as an endorser in the 2026 Kansas House-election compilation; no date stated. en.wikipedia.org
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund organizationListed as an endorser in the 2026 Kansas House-election compilation; no date stated. en.wikipedia.org
- J Street organizationListed as an endorser in the 2026 Kansas House-election compilation; no date stated. en.wikipedia.org
- Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs organizationListed as an endorser in the 2026 Kansas House-election compilation; no date stated. en.wikipedia.org
- National Education Association (NEA) unionListed as an endorser in the 2026 Kansas House-election endorsement compilation; no endorsement date stated in source. en.wikipedia.org
- Jewish Democratic Council of America organizationListed as an endorser in the 2026 Kansas House-election compilation; no date stated. en.wikipedia.org
- Kansas Democratic Party organizationParty announced it 'wholeheartedly endorses' Davids as the Democratic nominee for Kansas' 3rd District. kansasdems.org · Aug 4, 2026
- Kansas AFL-CIO unionSupported Davids in the 3rd District per reporting on the AFL-CIO convention endorsements. sunflowerstatejournal.com · Aug 2, 2026
- CIVPAC (Centrist Independent Voter PAC) organizationEndorsed Davids for reelection; endorsement page published July 22, 2026. centristindependentvoter.com · Jul 22, 2026
- American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) unionLargest federal employee union endorsed Davids for reelection to represent Kansas' 3rd District. afge.org · Jul 14, 2026
- Human Rights Campaign (HRC) organizationIncluded Davids in its slate of pro-equality candidates; announcement dated June 24, 2026. hrc.org · Jun 24, 2026
- Giffords organizationListed Davids as an endorsee in a source dated June 24, 2026. · Jun 24, 2026
- LGBTQ+ Victory Fund organizationEndorsed Davids; endorsement dated July 1, 2025. · Jul 1, 2025
Past elections
General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.
| Year | Seat | Result | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | U.S. House KS-03 · D | Won | 165,527 | 54.9% |
| 2020 | U.S. House KS-03 · D | Won | 220,049 | 53.6% |
| 2018 | U.S. House KS-03 · D | Won | 170,518 | 53.6% |
Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $3.69M
- Spent
- $2.37M
- Cash on hand
- $1.72M
As of Jul 15, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H8KS03155(opens in a new tab)
Sources 23
- [1] News | Representative Sharice Davids(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [2] Press Release: Davids, Crane Introduce Bill to Reallocate Unused Tribal Housing Vouchers | Stock News(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [3] Davids Helps Launch Bipartisan Agenda to Cut Red Tape, Boost Local Economies, Lower Everyday Costs for Kansas Families(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [4] Kansas' 3rd Congressional District: What to know about the ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [5] U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids introduces healthcare reform package in response to federal cuts • Kansas Reflector(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [6] Davids Fights Washington Healthcare Cuts with Plan to Lower ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [7] Kansas Rep. Sharice Davids Dodges Johnson County Debate(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [8] Davids, Alford Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect America's ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [9] Davids, Schmidt Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Kansas ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
- [10] Sharice Davids, Emanuel Cleaver and Derek Schmidt Bill ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
- [11] Sharice Davids' Statement on Primary Election Results(opens in a new tab) Aug 5, 2026
- [12] KANSAS DEMOCRATIC PARTY ENDORSES THE 2026 ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 4, 2026
- [13] Kansas AFL-CIO decides endorsements(opens in a new tab) Aug 2, 2026
- [14] Davids Highlights Tax Cuts Putting Money Back in the Pockets ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 29, 2026
- [15] 2026 Kansas Primary Endorsements | CIVPAC(opens in a new tab) Jul 22, 2026
- [16] Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Rep. Sharice Davids for Reelection to Congress(opens in a new tab) Jul 14, 2026
- [17] Davids Votes to Pass Bipartisan Housing Package to Lower ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 23, 2026
- [18] Davids Statement After Voting Against Partisan Budget That Fails to ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 9, 2026
- [19] Davids Statement on the U.S. Strikes on Iran(opens in a new tab) Feb 28, 2026
- [20] Historic Victory for Sharice Davids(opens in a new tab) Jan 18, 2026
- [21] Davids Helps Introduce Key Reproductive Rights Bills on ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 24, 2025
- [22] 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Kansas(opens in a new tab) Jun 13, 2025
- [23] Priorities | Sharice Davids for U.S. Congress(opens in a new tab) Jan 29, 2025