KS-2
Kansas District 2
Tue, Nov 3 · Seat held by Derek Schmidt Republican since Jan 2025
Don CooverDemocraticDerek SchmidtRepublican · IncumbentAge 58 · 1 year in Congress
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Derek Schmidt (R) 57.1, Nancy Boyda (D) 38.2, John Hauer (L) 4.7
Show all 3 candidates on the ballot
- Don CooverDemocratic
- Derek SchmidtIncumbentRepublican
- John HauerLibertarian
Showing major-party nominees, incumbents and candidates with 5%+ in the latest poll or comparable fundraising.
- Last election
- Derek Schmidt (Republican) won by 18.9 points, 2024
- Margin since 2022
- 3.7 points toward Republicans
- On the 2026 ballot
- 3 candidates
Side by side
Coover left, Schmidt right- Total receipts, 2025-2026 cycle, through Oct 14
- $1.4M
- $1.8M
- Cash on hand
- $232K
- $458K
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeSchmidtNo published score for Coover
- Record
- None on file
- 4-1
- Years in politics
- Not available
- 1
- Age on Election Day
- Not available
- 58
Don Coover on fec.gov. Derek Schmidt on fec.gov. One or more are matched to the FEC by name, party and seat, so a total could belong to someone else.
How these are counted
Total receipts line of each candidate’s principal campaign committee, 2025-2026 cycle. Other sites may show career, six-year or all-committee totals, which differ. The spectrum is a published research score, not our rating. How this works. Record is wins and losses in the races in our results files, the same count as each profile.
More about this race
Candidates on the ballot
- Don CooverDemocratic
- Derek SchmidtIncumbentRepublican
- John HauerLibertarian
Party nominees only, not the certified ballot.
Source: sos.ks.gov, dated Oct 28
Shift since 2022: 3.7 points toward Republicans (Republican by 15.2 in 2022, Republican by 18.9 in 2024).
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2024 US House margin
- D 15+ pts
- D 5 to 15 pts
- D under 5 pts
- R under 5 pts
- R 5 to 15 pts
- R 15+ pts
- Other winner
- No data
Show these districts as a list (4)
- Kansas District 1· Tracey Mann (R), Republican by 38.2 points, 2024
- Kansas District 2· Derek Schmidt (R), Republican by 18.9 points, 2024
- Kansas District 3· Sharice Davids (D), Democratic by 10.8 points, 2024
- Kansas District 4· Ron Estes (R), Republican by 30.0 points, 2024
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History (25 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 302,761
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
US House, Kansas District 2, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDerek SchmidtWon Republican 172,84757.1% DemocraticNancy Boyda Democratic 115,68538.2% LibertarianJohn Hauer Libertarian 14,2294.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 233,358
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
US House, Kansas District 2, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJake LaturnerWon Republican 134,50657.6% DemocraticPatrick Schmidt Democratic 98,85242.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 336,315
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Kansas District 2, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJake LaturnerWon Republican 185,46455.1% DemocraticMichelle De La Isla Democratic 136,65040.6% LibertarianRobert Garrard Libertarian 14,2014.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 264,688
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Kansas District 2, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteve WatkinsWon Republican 126,09847.6% DemocraticPaul Davis Democratic 123,85946.8% LibertarianKelly Standley Libertarian 14,7315.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 297,401
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Kansas District 2, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLynn JenkinsWon Republican 181,22860.9% DemocraticBritani Potter Democratic 96,84032.6% LibertarianJames Houston Bales Libertarian 19,3336.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 225,686
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Kansas District 2, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLynn JenkinsWon Republican 128,74257.0% DemocraticMargie Wakefield Democratic 87,15338.6% LibertarianChristopher Clemmons Libertarian 9,7914.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 293,718
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Kansas District 2, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLynn JenkinsWon Republican 167,46357.0% DemocraticTobias Schlingensiepen Democratic 113,73538.7% LibertarianDennis Hawver Libertarian 12,5204.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 205,975
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Kansas District 2, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLynn JenkinksWon Republican 130,03463.1% DemocraticCheryl Hudspeth Democratic 66,58832.3% LibertarianRobert Garrard Libertarian 9,3534.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 307,308
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Kansas District 2, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLynn JenkinsWon Republican 155,53250.6% DemocraticNancy E Boyda Democratic 142,01346.2% OtherLeslie S Martin Other 5,0801.7% LibertarianRobert Garrard Libertarian 4,6831.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 225,562
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Kansas District 2, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNancy BoydaWon Democratic 114,13950.6% RepublicanJim Ryun Republican 106,32947.1% OtherRoger D Tucker Other 5,0942.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 294,436
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Kansas District 2, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim RyunWon Republican 165,32556.1% DemocraticNancy Boyda Democratic 121,53241.3% LibertarianDennis Hawver Libertarian 7,5792.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 210,977
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Kansas District 2, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim RyunWon Republican 127,47760.4% DemocraticDan Lykins Democratic 79,16037.5% LibertarianArt Clack Libertarian 4,3402.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 244,759
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Kansas District 2, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim RyunWon Republican 164,95167.4% DemocraticStanley Wiles Democratic 71,70929.3% LibertarianDennis Hawver Libertarian 8,0993.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 178,048
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Kansas District 2, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim RyanWon Republican 108,52761.0% DemocraticJim Clark Democratic 69,52139.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 252,078
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Kansas District 2, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim RyunWon Republican 131,59252.2% DemocraticJohn Friedan Democratic 114,64445.5% LibertarianArt Clack Libertarian 5,8422.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 206,750
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Kansas District 2, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSam BrownbackWon Republican 135,72565.6% DemocraticJohn Carlin Democratic 71,02534.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 268,806
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Kansas District 2, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim SlatteryWon Democratic 151,01956.2% RepublicanJim Van Slyke Republican 109,80140.8% LibertarianArthur L Clack Libertarian 7,9863.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 157,745
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Kansas District 2, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim SlatteryWon Democratic 99,09362.8% RepublicanScott Morgan Republican 58,64337.2% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 90.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 185,192
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Kansas District 2, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim SlatteryWon Democratic 135,69473.3% RepublicanPhil Meinhardt Republican 49,49826.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 156,766
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Kansas District 2, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim SlatteryWon Democratic 110,73770.6% RepublicanPhill Kline Republican 46,02929.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 187,052
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Kansas District 2, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim SlatteryWon Democratic 112,26360.0% RepublicanJim Van Slyke Republican 73,04539.1% OtherKenneth "Ken" C Peterson Sr Other 1,7440.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 150,228
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Kansas District 2, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim SlatteryWon Democratic 86,28657.4% RepublicanMorris Kay Republican 63,94242.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 170,977
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Kansas District 2, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim JeffriesWon Republican 92,10753.9% DemocraticSam Keys Democratic 78,85946.1% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 110.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 146,879
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Kansas District 2, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames E JeffriesWon Republican 76,41952.0% DemocraticMartha Keys Democratic 70,46048.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 174,861
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Kansas District 2, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMartha KeysWon Democratic 88,64550.7% RepublicanRoss Freeman Republican 82,94647.4% OtherCharles V "Chuck" Ijams Other 1,9331.1% OtherDavid N Soggin Other 1,3370.8%
All rows: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, U.S. House 1976-2024, retrieved Oct 28, 2026
District numbers are reused after each redistricting, so rows on older lines cover different territory than today's Kansas District 2.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Kansas District 2, US House results. https://www.electionwrld.com/ks/congress/2. Retrieved October 30, 2026.
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- web/data/results/house/{ST}.json. The Dataverse API refuses this file behind a guestbook, so the identical file was taken from two public GitHub copies (Hackquantumcpp/snoutcounter-midterms-2026-model data/1976-2024-house.csv and sta199-f26/sta199-f26.github.io _data/gerrymander/1976-2024-house.tab), which are byte-identical to each other and match the md5 a9566ac393913a1af343284e837c17bb that Dataverse lists for dataset version 15.0 (2026-03-09). sha256 76eec42483ee9f0fc5cf6e377442c783d1ae6eefa929729fd6561a69bab47f2a.
- License
- CC0 1.0
- Retrieved
- October 28, 2026
- Link
- https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/IG0UN2
- Used for
- cd.topo.json, sld/*.topo.json
- License
- US Census Bureau, public domain
- Retrieved
- October 28, 2026
- Link
- https://tigerweb.geo.census.gov/arcgis/rest/services/TIGERweb/Legislative/MapServer
- Used for
- web/data/officials/congress.json (name, party, bioguide, official site, service start) and web/data/people (birth year, committees, social media handles and profile links; links only, nothing copied from the platforms). As-of: the files saved in data/raw/people on 2026-10-29.
- License
- CC0-1.0
- Retrieved
- October 28, 2026
- Link
- https://unitedstates.github.io/congress-legislators/legislators-current.json
DataState data (JSON)Sources: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, U.S. House 1976-2024, FEC, DIME (ODC-BY), Portraits: unitedstates/images (public domain)Data as of Oct 28, 2026