On Friday, former Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced he will be running for the House of Representatives seat being vacated by Rep. Jake LaTurner (R-KS.)
Schmidt announced his campaign just a week after LaTurner said he will retire from Congress. The three-term attorney general is now gunning for the House after narrowly losing a 2022 gubernatorial bid to Gov. Laura Kelly (D).
“I feel a calling to serve, so I am excited to announce that I am running,” Schmidt wrote in an announcement. “I strongly believe that America needs more effective, conservative voices in public service.”
Kansas’ 2nd District contains parts of Kansas City and much of rural eastern Kansas. It is considered a safe conservative seat for the general election.
AG Schmidt made the announcement on X/Twitter.
I’m in.
I am proud to be a Kansan. Always have been. It would be an honor to be your…
