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Kansas · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 2

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Derek Schmidt Republican · Incumbent Republican incumbent Derek Schmidt represents Kansas's 2nd Congressional District, having taken office in January 2025 after serving as state AG. Full profile → Don Coover Democratic Democrat Don Coover, Army veteran and rancher-veterinarian, challenges GOP incumbent Derek Schmidt in Kansas's 2nd District. Full profile → John Hauer Libertarian Libertarian candidate for U.S. House in Kansas's 2nd Congressional District (2026) Full profile →

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IssueDerek Schmidt
Republican
Don Coover
Democratic
John Hauer
Libertarian
Economy & jobsSupports cutting spending, lowering inflation, and extending tax relief Voted 44 yes · 4 no Opposes tariffs; supports fiscal discipline and ag export markets Supports eliminating federal income tax and slashing spending
Housingno sourced position Voted 3 yes Concerned about rising housing costs hurting Kansas families Links high housing costs to federal spending and inflation
Health careSupports streamlining healthcare licensing across state lines Voted 11 yes Supports ACA subsidies; concerned about rural hospital closures no sourced position
ImmigrationSupports strict border security and immigration enforcement Voted 13 yes · 1 no no sourced position Supports stronger border security including a border wall
Abortion & reproductive rightsEndorsed by Kansans for Life PAC Voted 2 yes no sourced position no sourced position
EducationSupports education funding and WWII heritage education program Voted 11 yes · 1 no Opposes school vouchers no sourced position
Climate & energySupports domestic energy production; voted to protect fracking Voted 60 yes · 4 no no sourced position Opposes government spending on climate change research
Crime & public safetySupports law enforcement screening and victims' rights legislation Voted 40 yes · 2 no no sourced position no sourced position
Taxes & budgetSupports extending tax cuts and reducing federal spending Voted 27 yes Opposes tax cuts for the wealthy; supports spending within means Supports eliminating federal income tax and slashing spending
GunsSupports concealed carry reciprocity across state lines Voted 5 yes no sourced position Supports unrestricted Second Amendment rights
Democracy & electionsCosponsored federal voter eligibility verification legislation Voted 6 yes Calls for bipartisan governance over partisan politics no sourced position
Foreign policy & defenseSupports U.S. military operations in Iran; opposes withdrawal resolutions Voted 25 yes · 2 no · 1 missedOpposes U.S. involvement in Iran; wants Congress to reclaim war powers Anti-war; opposes all foreign aid and military bases abroad

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