U.S. House · Kansas District 2

Rep. Derek Larkin Schmidt

U.S. Representative · Kansas District 2

Republican1.4 yrs · 1st term

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Office & Term

DistrictKansas's 2nd Congressional District

RepresentingKansas

Term startedJanuary 3, 2025

Term endsJanuary 3, 2027

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1223 Longworth House Office Building

Washington, DC 20515-1602

202-225-6601

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Social Media

Twitter / X@repderekschmidt

Service HistoryGovTrack

1Total year

1Term served

2025First elected

House · current2025–2027

1st term· 2025–2027 · 1 yr in

BackgroundWikidata

Born January 23, 1968 in Independence. Background: politician, lawyer.

BornJan 23, 1968 (age 58)

BirthplaceIndependence

EducationIndependence USD 446Independence Community CollegeUniversity of Kansas School of LawUniversity of LeicesterGeorgetown University Law CenterUniversity of Kansas

Prior Careerpoliticianlawyermember of the State Senate of KansasKansas Attorney Generalmember of the United States House of Representatives

Recent Votes119th Congress · GovTrack

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H.Res. 1259: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should prioritize securing the release of Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai detained by the People’s Republic o

May 13

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H.Res. 1251: Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish-American community.

May 13

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H.Con.Res. 96: Expressing support for law enforcement officers.

May 13

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H.R. 1346: Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025

May 13

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On Motion to Recommit: H.R. 1346: Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025

May 13

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H.Res. 1252: Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.

May 13

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H.Res. 1274: Providing that section 11 of House Resolution 1224 shall have no force or effect.

May 13

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On Ordering the Previous Question: H.Res. 1274: Providing that section 11 of House Resolution 1224 shall have no force or …

May 13

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Campaign Finance

2025–2026 election cycle

Pro-Israel PAC Funding

refused — FEC filings

PAC & Big-Donor Funded

4.3% from small donors · FEC

$989,112

Total Raised

$339,810

Total Spent

$687,803

Cash on Hand

Where the money comes from

Small donors (<$200)$42,813 (4.3%)

Individuals giving under $200

Large individual donors$562,469 (56.9%)

Individuals giving $200+, publicly disclosed

PACs & Committees$341,000 (34.5%)

PACs, corporations, unions & outside groups

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Accountability Scorecard

99%

Attendance

455 of 459 votes

0 / 11

Bills Enacted

0% enacted (119th Congress)

86%

Votes w/ Majority

85 of 99 recent votes

Center

Ideology

Political Position (GovTrack Analysis)

Ideology59/100

LiberalConservative

Leadership3/100

FollowerLeader

Stock Trading Disclosures

No recent stock trading disclosures found in our database. Members of Congress are required to report securities transactions within 45 days.

House Disclosures Capitol Trades

Members must report trades under the STOCK Act (2012).

Interest Group Ratings

Heritage Action

83%

Fiscal · 2026

League of Conservation Voters

Environment · 2025

Ratings sourced from public scorecards published by each organization

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