Derek Schmidt R
U.S. Representative, Kansas — 2nd District
Derek Schmidt: 33% of eligible voters actively chose them — among the lowest-legitimacy 25% of the House.
33%of eligible voters actively chose them
57%turnout (2024)
87%voted on the prevailing side
93%of recent votes with their party · broke ranks 2×
$8raised per vote that elected them
Where they rank
Legitimacy33% · #60 of 412 in the House
lowesthighest
Competitiveness19 pts · #139 of 412 in the House
closestsafest
Turnout57% · #115 of 412 in the House
lowesthighest
Money raised$1.4M · #316 of 426 in the House
mostleast
Party independence93% · #242 of 430 in the House
most indep.most loyal
How they won (2024)
DEREK SCHMIDT (R) won with 172,824 votes, over NANCY BOYDA (D) with 115,669. 302,767 votes were cast out of an estimated 528,315 eligible citizens — meaning 43% of eligible voters did not vote in this race.
2026 race — full race page ↗
- Incumbent: Derek Schmidt R
- Challenger: Don Coover D
Statutory candidates who have filed with the FEC for the 2026 cycle — challengers keep filing all cycle. Source: FEC candidates.
Contact
- Washington office: 1223 Longworth House Office Building Washington DC 20515-1602
- Phone: 202-225-6601
- Official site: schmidt.house.gov
- Social: @repderekschmidt
District offices
- Pittsburg, KS 66762 — 402 N Broadway St, Suite B · 620-308-7450
- Topeka, KS 66606 — 3550 SW 5th St, Suite B · 785-205-5253
Committee assignments
- House Committee on the Judiciary The Committee on the Judiciary has jurisdiction over matters relating to the administration of justice in federal courts, administrative bodies, and law enforcement agencies. Its role in impeachment proceedings has also brought it much attention. The committee’s jurisdiction also includes a range of issues such as bankruptcy, espionage, terrorism, the protection of civil liberties, constitutional amendments, and more. The Committee oversees the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security.
- House Committee on Armed Services The House Committee on Armed Services has legislative jurisdiction over military and defense.
- House Committee on Small Business The House Small Business Committee was established to protect and assist small businesses. As such, the Committee has jurisdiction over matters related to small business financial aid, regulatory flexibility, and paperwork reduction. Additionally, the House Small Business Committee has oversight and legislative authority over the Small Business Administration (SBA) and its programs.
Recent roll-call votes (30)
- NayH R 9237 — On Motion to Recommit (16-Jul-2026; Failed; outcome matched their vote)
- YeaH R 5362 — On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass (16-Jul-2026; Passed; outcome matched their vote)
- YeaH R 8595 — On Passage (15-Jul-2026; Passed; outcome matched their vote)
- NayH R 8595 — On Motion to Recommit (15-Jul-2026; Failed; outcome matched their vote)
- AyeH R 8595 — On Agreeing to the Amendment (15-Jul-2026; Failed; outcome went against their vote)
- NoH R 8595 — On Agreeing to the Amendment (15-Jul-2026; Failed; outcome matched their vote)
- NoH R 8595 — On Agreeing to the Amendment (15-Jul-2026; Failed; outcome matched their vote)
- AyeH R 8595 — On Agreeing to the Amendment (15-Jul-2026; Failed; outcome went against their vote)
- AyeH R 8595 — On Agreeing to the Amendment (15-Jul-2026; Failed; outcome went against their vote)
- YeaH R 1181 — On Passage (14-Jul-2026; Passed; outcome matched their vote)
- NayH R 1181 — On Motion to Recommit (14-Jul-2026; Failed; outcome matched their vote)
- YeaH R 139 — On Passage (14-Jul-2026; Passed; outcome matched their vote)
- AyeH RES 1423 — On Agreeing to the Resolution (14-Jul-2026; Passed; outcome matched their vote)
- YeaH RES 1423 — On Ordering the Previous Question (14-Jul-2026; Passed; outcome matched their vote)
- YeaH R 8897 — On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended (13-Jul-2026; Passed; outcome matched their vote)
- YeaH R 3106 — On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass (13-Jul-2026; Passed; outcome matched their vote)
- YeaH RES 1399 — On Agreeing to the Resolution (30-Jun-2026; Passed; outcome matched their vote)
- NayH CON RES 108 — On Agreeing to the Resolution (30-Jun-2026; Failed; outcome matched their vote)
- AyeH RES 1398 — On Agreeing to the Resolution (30-Jun-2026; Failed; outcome went against their vote)
- YeaH RES 1398 — On Ordering the Previous Question (30-Jun-2026; Passed; outcome matched their vote)
- YeaH R 7128 — On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended (29-Jun-2026; Passed; outcome matched their vote)
- YeaH R 7757 — On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended (29-Jun-2026; Passed; outcome matched their vote)
- YeaH R 2478 — On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended (25-Jun-2026; Passed; outcome matched their vote)
- YeaH R 915 — On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended (24-Jun-2026; Passed; outcome matched their vote)
- YeaH R 7401 — On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass (24-Jun-2026; Passed; outcome matched their vote)
- YeaH R 6644 — On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in Senate Adt to House Adt to Senate Adt (23-Jun-2026; Passed; outcome matched their vote)
- YeaS 629 — On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass (23-Jun-2026; Passed; outcome matched their vote)
- YeaH RES 1335 — On Agreeing to the Resolution (11-Jun-2026; Passed; outcome matched their vote)
- Not VotingH R 9238 — On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass (11-Jun-2026; Failed; outcome matched their vote)
- YeaH R 8464 — On Passage (10-Jun-2026; Passed; outcome matched their vote)
Financial disclosures (1)
- Filing extension · filed 5/6/2026
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