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U.S. House Kansas District 2

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: August 4, 2026

General election

RepublicanIncumbentAttorney

The incumbent attorney emphasizes securing the border and opposing what he characterizes as federal overreach. Schmidt supports traditional freedoms, law enforcement, and backing the Trump administration's policies.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewTeacher

Abbie Hodgson ran for U.S. House Kansas District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Braeden Curwick ran for U.S. House Kansas District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateVeterinarian

Don Coover is a veterinarian and U.S. Army veteran running for U.S. House Kansas District 2 for the first time.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewHigh school teacher

Eli Woody IV ran for U.S. House Kansas District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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LibertarianFirst-time candidateDelivery driver

John Hauer is a delivery driver and Libertarian candidate for U.S. House Kansas District 2 in his first campaign. A U.S. Army veteran (2004-2009) and Kansas State University graduate, he emphasizes ending wars, ending income taxation, reducing federal government size, and stopping military spending.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewTransportation

Joseph Swain ran for U.S. House Kansas District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Justin Cabral ran for U.S. House Kansas District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Michael Soetaert ran for U.S. House Kansas District 4 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Primary

RepublicanIncumbentAdvancedAttorney

The incumbent attorney emphasizes securing the border and opposing what he characterizes as federal overreach. Schmidt supports traditional freedoms, law enforcement, and backing the Trump administration's policies.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdministrator

Chad Young is a Republican candidate for U.S. House Kansas District 2 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvancedVeterinarian

Don Coover is a veterinarian and U.S. Army veteran running for U.S. House Kansas District 2 for the first time.

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