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Kansas's 2nd Congressional District (KS-2)

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Derek Schmidt, a Republican, has represented the district since 2025.

The district includes all or part of 27 counties (3 in part).

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 732,657, a median household income of $65,594, and a median age of 37.7. Of residents 25 and older, 27.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Derek Schmidt, U.S. Representative for Kansas's 2nd District
Derek Schmidt

U.S. Representative for Kansas's 2nd District · Republican

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2026 election

Schmidt has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 3 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

3 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 KS-2 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for KS-2 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Derek Schmidt (incumbent)Republican$1,457,605$939,168Jul 15
Don CooverDemocratic$758,823$244,286Jul 15
Braeden CurwickDemocratic$231$90Mar 31

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
732,657
Median household income
$65,594
Median age
37.7
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Kansas senators

Neighboring districts

  • KS-1 · Tracey Mann (R)
  • KS-3 · Sharice Davids (D)
  • KS-4 · Ron Estes (R)
  • MO-4 · Mark Alford (R)
  • MO-5 · Emanuel Cleaver (D)
  • MO-6 · Sam Graves (R)
  • MO-7 · Eric Burlison (R)
  • NE-3 · Adrian Smith (R)
  • OK-2 · Josh Brecheen (R)

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