Derek Schmidt
Derek Larkin Schmidt is an American lawyer and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Kansas's 2nd congressional district since 2025. He previously served as the Kansas Attorney General from 2011 to 2023. A Republican, Schmidt was first elected to office serving in the Kansas Senate, where he represented the 15th district from 2001 to 2011, and served as Agriculture Committee chairman and Senate majority leader. Schmidt became the state attorney general in 2011, after he defeated incumbent Democrat Stephen Six.
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — every House seat and about a third of the Senate are on the ballot.
Background
Born
1968-01-23, Independence
Education
Independence USD 446, Independence Community College, University of Kansas, University of Leicester, Georgetown University Law Center, University of Kansas School of Law
Prior Occupations
lawyer, politician
Positions Held
member of the State Senate of Kansas, Kansas Attorney General, United States representative
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Country
United States
Chamber
House
Party
Republican
State
Kansas
Status
Current member
In office since
2025
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