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← Rundown2026 Kansas House race — Derek Schmidt's seat

2026 election · U.S. House

2026 Kansas House race — Derek Schmidt's seat

Incumbent: Derek Schmidt (Republican)

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  • Derek Schmidt
    Derek Schmidt

    Republican · Incumbent

    Stated 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]

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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]
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