2026 election · U.S. House
2026 Kansas House race — Derek Schmidt's seat
Incumbent: Derek Schmidt (Republican) — see their approval score, record, and voting history on their page.
Declared candidates
Source: FEC candidate filingsStated positions (6) ▾
- Abortion: Describes himself as a limited-government conservative who opposes abortion and supports restrictions on late-term and partial-birth abortion procedures. [1]
- Budget & Fiscal Policy: Supports using budget surpluses to pay down government debt and cut taxes, emphasizing that governments should live within their means. [1]
- Civil Rights (Transgender Athletes): Opposes allowing biological males to compete in women's sports and says he would have signed a state ban on transgender athletes that was vetoed. [1]
- Government Reform: As a newly elected representative, has emphasized delivering tangible results and reducing federal regulation as priorities in Congress. [1]
- Immigration Enforcement: Supports strict enforcement of immigration law, backs states' authority to enforce immigration statutes, and has pushed for ICE and DHS to be more transparent about enforcement operations in Kansas. [1][2][3]
- Voter ID / Election Integrity: Supports federal legislation requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote, arguing it would help safeguard elections. [1]
Public polling
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