Question 1

Who is Derek Schmidt?

Accepted Answer

Derek Schmidt is a Republican Representative from Kansas, now in year 1 of congressional service.

Question 2

What is Derek Schmidt’s voting record?

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Rep. Derek Schmidt has cast 359 recorded roll call votes in the 119th Congress. Rep. Schmidt voted yea 80% and nay 19% of the time.

Question 3

What bills has Derek Schmidt sponsored?

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Rep. Derek Schmidt has sponsored 11 bills and cosponsored 247 in Congress. Most recently, Rep. Schmidt introduced HR 7752 in March 2026: "To amend section 2703 of title 18, United States Code, to require emergency disclosure of location information to law enforcement or public safety answering point."

Question 4

What district does Derek Schmidt represent?

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Rep. Derek Schmidt represents Kansas's 2nd congressional district. With a median household income of $65,594, the district heavily Republican (R+20). The median age is 37.7. Median rent runs $954/month. Unemployment sits at 4.3%.

Question 5

What committees does Derek Schmidt serve on?

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Rep. Derek Schmidt serves on House Committee on Small Business, House Committee on the Judiciary, House Committee on Armed Services. Across these committees, Rep. Schmidt sits on 8 subcommittees.

Question 6

How do I contact Derek Schmidt?

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Rep. Derek Schmidt's Washington office is at 1223 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515. Call (202) 225-6601. You can send a letter, make a call, or see other ways to reach Rep. Schmidt's office.

Question 7

Is Derek Schmidt a republican?

Accepted Answer

Derek Schmidt is a member of the Republican Party, representing Kansas's 2nd district in the U.S. House. Rep. Schmidt has cast 359 roll call votes in the 119th Congress, voting yea 80% of the time.

Question 8

What are the demographics of Kansas District 2?

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Kansas District 2 is 13.5% Hispanic, 73.6% White, 7.6% Black, 1.9% Asian. The median age is 37.7. Median household income is $65,594. The poverty rate is 9.3%. Unemployment is 4.3%. Median rent is $954/month. Median home value is $166,600. 10.3% of residents are uninsured. Source: Census ACS.

Question 9

How did Derek Schmidt do in the 2024 election?

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In the 2024 election, the result was 40.09% Democratic and 59.91% Republican. 302,761 total votes were cast. The Republican candidate won by 19.82 points. Trend: R shift +5 from the previous cycle. Trend: R shift +5 from the previous cycle.

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