Derek Schmidt — U.S. Representative for KS-2
Derek Schmidt is a Republican Representative representing Kansas (district 2), serving a term from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Republican |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Representative |
| State | Kansas |
| District | KS-2 |
| Current term | 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 |
| Born | 1968-01-23 |
| Bioguide ID | S001228 |
Election & Term History
Derek Schmidt has held 1 term in Congress on record, first elected in 2025.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 | U.S. Representative for KS-2 | Republican |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Derek Schmidt has cast 544 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Derek Schmidt is more conservative than 83% of House Republicans on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | 0.678 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more conservative than 83% of House Republicans |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 544 |
| Votes with own party | 95.8% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 5 of 643 (0.8%) |
Scale runs roughly -1 (most liberal) to +1 (most conservative); scores are relative rankings among the member's own chamber and party, not an absolute measure. "Votes with own party" compares each Yea/Nay vote to that party's majority position on the same roll call, for every recorded vote so far in the 119th Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What party is Derek Schmidt in?
Derek Schmidt is a Republican, currently serving as U.S. Representative for KS-2.
How long has Derek Schmidt served in Congress?
Derek Schmidt's first term on record began in 2025, and their current term runs from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
How does Derek Schmidt's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Derek Schmidt is more conservative than 83% of House Republicans in the 119th Congress, having cast 544 recorded votes.
How often does Derek Schmidt vote with their own party?
Derek Schmidt has voted with the majority of their own party on 95.8% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 5 of 643 recorded votes (0.8%).