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2026 Race · Kansas

U.S. House (District 2)

4 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 2) in Kansas is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 4 candidates are on record: Derek Schmidt (Republican), Chad Young (Republican), Don Coover (Democratic), and John Hauer (Libertarian). The seat is currently held by Derek Schmidt (Republican), who has served since January 2025, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Chad Young

Republican

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Don Coover

Democratic

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John Hauer

Libertarian

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Incumbent's record this term

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Derek Schmidt

Republican · Since January 2025

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Armed Services
  • Small Business
  • the Judiciary

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9298

    Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act

  • HR.9108

    To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust the eligibility for the rural emergency hospital...

2026 Kansas U.S. House (District 2) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 2) in Kansas in 2026?

Derek Schmidt (Republican), Chad Young (Republican), Don Coover (Democratic), and John Hauer (Libertarian). Derek Schmidt is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Kansas U.S. House (District 2) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Kansas and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Derek Schmidt, a Republican, currently represents Kansas, serving since January 2025.

What committees does Derek Schmidt serve on?

Derek Schmidt serves on House Committee on Armed Services, House Committee on Small Business, and House Committee on the Judiciary. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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