U.S. House Candidate Profile

Derek Schmidt

RepublicanU.S. HouseKansas02

Public Research Summary

Derek Schmidt is a Republican candidate for U.S. House in KS-02 in the 2026 election cycle.

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Official Receipts

Fec_apiFinance

FEC totals for the 2026 cycle report that Derek Schmidt raised $989,112, spent $339,810, reported $687,803 cash on hand.

Source: api.open.fec.gov retrieved Jun 30, 2026

Fec_apiBio

Derek Schmidt is listed by the FEC as a Republican candidate for U.S. House in KS-02 in the 2026 election cycle.

Source: api.open.fec.gov retrieved Jun 30, 2026

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- Kansas farmers and ranchers need reliable access to USDA services. The bipartisan USDA Field Office Stability Act, which I introduced with @RepDavids, helps keep local USDA offices open and staffed so rural communities aren't left behind.

Source: x.com retrieved Jun 25, 2026

SocialQuote

- This is K9 Rye. He serves with the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department in support of the Crisis Intervention Team and the Critical Incident Response Team. His job is to help calm things down, and his special skills include emotional support, officer wellness, critical incident

Source: x.com retrieved Jun 25, 2026

Sourced Research

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