Lynn Jenkins (b. June 10, 1963, in Topeka,KS) is a formerRepublicanmember of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Kansas' 2nd Congressional District from 2009 to 2019. On January 25, 2017, Jenkins announced that she wouldnot seek re-electionto her seat in 2018. Jenkins previously served as the Kansas state treasurer from 2003 to 2008, as a member of the Kansas State Senate from 2001 to 2003, and as a member of the Kansas House of Representatives from 1999 to 2001.
KS House District 2
Incumbent: Derek Schmidt · Republican
7 candidates · Incumbent first
Derek Schmidt (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Kansas' 2nd Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. Schmidt (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Kansas' 2nd Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.
Don Coover (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Kansas' 2nd Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.
Braeden Curwick (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Kansas' 2nd Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.
Jeff Kahrs (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Kansas' 2nd Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on August 6, 2024.
Matthew Kleinmann (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Kansas' 2nd Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary on August 6, 2024.
Caryn Tyson (Republican Party) is a member of the Kansas State Senate, representing District 12. She assumed office on January 14, 2013. Her current term ends on January 8, 2029. Tyson (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Kansas State Senate to represent District 12. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

