Overview
Poliscope ↗$1.77M
Raised this cycle
2025–26 · FEC
$0
Outside support
$0
Outside opposition
1%
Small-dollar share
88%
In-state share
4
Flags
Raised and spent are the FEC's official 2025–26 totals through Oct 14, 2026. Poliscope, which supplies the donor, PAC and sector breakdowns on this page, has not loaded the latest report yet and shows $1.46M raised through Jul 15, 2026, so those breakdowns cover an earlier period.
Derek Schmidt is a Republican Representative from KS (District 02). Schmidt's campaign has raised $1.5 million from 441 donors. Funding includes 1.1% from small-dollar donors (under $200) and 88.1% from in-state contributors. Top funding sources by employer include CROSSLAND CONSTRUCTION INCORPO, FOOTE CATTLE COMPANY LLC, MURFIN INC. Campaign committees include DEREK SCHMIDT FOR CONGRESS.
Backed byProvisional
AIPAC
- AIPAC PAC gave $9,994 (2026)
- AIPAC PAC gave $10,000 (2024)
The NRA
- NRA Political Victory Fund gave $1,000 (2026)
- NRA Political Victory Fund gave $1,000 (2024)
Industry moneyProvisional
Realtors PAC
- National Association of Realtors PAC gave $1,000 (2026)
- National Association of Realtors PAC gave $10,000 (2024)
Records
Accepted gifts or sponsored travel
- 1 gift or travel filing
Money
Poliscope ↗$1.77M
Total raised
FEC, through Oct 14, 2026
$898K
From individuals
$55K unitemized
$506K
From PACs
441
Donors
avg $1,208
52%
Large-donor share
$0
Self-funding
personal-funds loans made in 2025–26
By election cycle
- 2024 618 donors$1.27M
- 2026 613 donors$1.46M
Contribution sizes
- <$200 108 gifts · 74%$8K
- $200-$499 140 gifts · 3%$35K
- $500-$999 160 gifts · 8%$82K
- $1,000-$2,899 212 gifts · 29%$298K
- $2,900+ 133 gifts · 59%$596K
- Refunds / negative records 69 gifts$-173K
Top donor sectorsProvisional
- CROSSLAND CONSTRUCTION INCORPO 1 gifts$14K
- FOOTE CATTLE COMPANY LLC 1 gifts$14K
- MURFIN INC 1 gifts$14K
- MCCARTHY AUTO 2 gifts$11K
- SIDEPRIZE LLC 2 gifts$11K
- FOCUS WORKFORCE 2 gifts$9K
- OGE ENERGY CORP 3 gifts$9K
- JUMP START STORES 4 gifts$8K
- WATCO COMPANIES 2 gifts$8K
- ANDURIL INDUSTRIES, INC. 2 gifts$7K
- C3 MARKETING 1 gifts$7K
- CREATIVEONE 1 gifts$7K
- D J ENGINEERING INC. 2 gifts$7K
- FOOTE CATTLE CO 1 gifts$7K
- KS STATE BANK 1 gifts$7K
Top donor employersProvisional
Individual contributions grouped by the employer donors list on their filings.
- CROSSLAND CONSTRUCTION INCORPO 1 donors · 1 gifts$14K
- FOOTE CATTLE COMPANY LLC 1 donors · 1 gifts$14K
- MURFIN INC 1 donors · 1 gifts$14K
- MCCARTHY AUTO 1 donors · 2 gifts$11K
- SIDEPRIZE LLC 2 donors · 2 gifts$11K
- FOCUS WORKFORCE 1 donors · 2 gifts$9K
- OGE ENERGY CORP 1 donors · 3 gifts$9K
- JUMP START STORES 1 donors · 4 gifts$8K
- WATCO COMPANIES 1 donors · 2 gifts$8K
- ANDURIL INDUSTRIES, INC. 1 donors · 2 gifts$7K
- C3 MARKETING 1 donors · 1 gifts$7K
- CREATIVEONE 1 donors · 1 gifts$7K
- D J ENGINEERING INC. 1 donors · 2 gifts$7K
- FOOTE CATTLE CO 1 donors · 1 gifts$7K
- KS STATE BANK 1 donors · 1 gifts$7K
Top contributorsProvisional
| Contributor | Type | State | Total | From PACs | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MURFIN, DAVID | individual | KS | $14,000 | — | 1 |
| CROSSLAND, IVAN | individual | KS | $14,000 | — | 1 |
| WARD,, THOMAS, | individual | KS | $14,000 | — | 1 |
| FOOTE, GREGORY E. | individual | KS | $14,000 | — | 1 |
| HEITZ, MARK V | individual | KS | $13,500 | — | 2 |
| ANTHONY, JEFF | individual | KS | $10,615 | — | 2 |
| FOOTE, SCOTT | individual | OR | $10,350 | — | 2 |
| ARMSTRONG, JAY | individual | OK | $9,000 | — | 3 |
| PROCHNOW, JOSEPH | individual | KS | $9,000 | — | 2 |
| PETERS, BRENDA | individual | KS | $8,500 | — | 3 |
| SCRIPSICK, RONALD | individual | KS | $8,500 | — | 2 |
| WEBB, RICHARD B. | individual | KS | $8,000 | — | 2 |
| NEAR, PHILLIP | individual | KS | $8,000 | — | 4 |
| HAVERTY, MICHAEL | individual | KS | $8,000 | — | 3 |
| BADEN, RICK | individual | KS | $7,000 | — | 1 |
PAC contributors
| PAC | State | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| WINE AND SPIRITS WHOLESALERS OF AMERICA, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | DC | $10,000 | 3 |
| AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | NC | $10,000 | 2 |
| AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION PAC (BANKPAC) | DC | $10,000 | 5 |
| SEABOARD CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | KS | $10,000 | 4 |
| NATIONAL CATTLEMEN'S BEEF ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (NCBA-PAC) | DC | $10,000 | 4 |
| NATIONAL PORK PRODUCERS COUNCIL PORK PAC | IA | $10,000 | 2 |
| GROWTH ENERGY PAC | DC | $10,000 | 3 |
| AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | DC | $9,994 | 4 |
| DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE; AKA DFA-PAC | KS | $8,000 | 3 |
| NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | VA | $7,500 | 2 |
| EMPLOYEES OF NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION PAC | VA | $7,500 | 4 |
| GRIDIRON-PAC | NY | $7,500 | 3 |
| THE BOEING COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | VA | $7,000 | 6 |
| HELPING EXCEPTIONAL LEADERS ORGANIZE PAC (HELO PAC) | VA | $7,000 | 3 |
| AMERICA'S MOUNTAIN PAC | CO | $7,000 | 3 |
Where the money comes from
- KS 88% · home state$898K
- MO 2%$23K
- VA 2%$18K
- TX 2%$17K
- FL 1%$14K
- IL 1%$11K
- CO 74%$8K
- DC 71%$7K
- CA 69%$7K
- MD 64%$7K
- GA 34%$4K
- OK 34%$4K
How the campaign spends
FEC ↗DEREK SCHMIDT FOR CONGRESS: $347K across 435 operating expenditures, Jan 1, 2025 to Mar 31, 2026. FEC Schedule B.
Top payees
| Payee | State | Purposes | Total | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETHOS ADVISORS LLC | MO | fundraising consulting · fundraising consulting, mileage, food & beverage · fundraising consulting, mileage, postage | $105,761 | 16 |
| DUBLIN GROUP | KS | fundraising consulting · fundraising consulting, food & beverage expenses · fundraising consulting, food & beverage | $46,512 | 12 |
| RED BEACON STRATEGIES, LLC | FL | direct mail fundraising | $38,638 | 4 |
| BIG DOG STRATEGIES, LLC | SC | general campaign consulting | $27,500 | 7 |
| BLAES CAMPAIGN SOLUTIONS LLC | KS | compliance consulting · compliance consulting, mileage · compliance consulting, travel reimb. | $20,293 | 12 |
| U.S. BANK | MO | credit card payment - vendors over $200 below · bank service fee · cc pmt - vendors below | $18,901 | 14 |
| TARGETED VICTORY | VA | digital consulting | $17,699 | 10 |
| SCHMIDT, DEREK | KS | p24 mileage debt payment · mileage & reimbs. - vendors over $200 listed below · reimbursements - vendors over $200 listed below | $14,334 | 8 |
| CAPITOL HILL CLUB | DC | food & beverage · food & beverage, annual dues · membership fee | $12,780 | 14 |
| ARISTOTLE, INC. | PA | compliance software | $12,750 | 6 |
| WINRED TECHNICAL SERVICES LLC | VA | credit card fees | $6,273 | 244 |
| WESTERN ASSOCIATES | KS | promotional materials | $3,618 | 1 |
By stated purpose
- fundraising consulting 18 payments$80K
- direct mail fundraising 4 payments$39K
- general campaign consulting 7 payments$28K
- fundraising consulting, mileage, food & beverage 2 payments$26K
- digital consulting 10 payments$18K
- food & beverage 25 payments$18K
- fundraising consulting, food & beverage expenses 3 payments$18K
- credit card payment - vendors over $200 below 11 payments$16K
- compliance consulting 8 payments$16K
- fundraising consulting, food & beverage expenses, mileage 1 payments$15K
- compliance software 6 payments$13K
- fundraising consulting, food & beverage 2 payments$8K
Outside spending & dark money
FEC ↗Independent expenditures by super PACs and other groups, for and against.
No records in Poliscope for this section.
Voting record
Congress.gov ↗676 roll calls on record: 394 yea, 120 nay, 5 not voting.
600 of 600
| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | 2403 Retire through Ownership Act | Yea | Passed 401–14 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 9497 Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 415–9 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 9340 Ratepayer Protection Act | Yea | Passed 417–3 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 213 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision". | Yea | Passed 214–208 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 10326 PROOF Act | Yea | Passed 217–207 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 9576 National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 352–72 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 5334 Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 262–159 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 93 Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. | Nay | Passed 220–204 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 210 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision". | Yea | Passed 216–211 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 9500 Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | Yea | Passed 408–17 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 2140 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | Nay | Passed 343–79 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 4646 Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | Yea | Passed 424–0 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 8278 Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | Yea | Passed 417–7 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 2978 GUARD Act | Yea | Passed 414–7 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1530 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes. | Aye | Passed 214–211 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1530 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes. | Yea | Passed 214–208 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1486 Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. | Yea | Passed 232–147 | |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 3276 Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | Nay | Passed 345–60 | |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 4219 National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | Nay | Passed 371–33 | |
| Sep 3, 2026 | 4795 Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 237–169 | |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 1501 Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | Yea | Passed 218–201 | |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 1 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices. | Yea | Failed 212–206 | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 1498 In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards. | Yea | Passed 413–2 | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 9436 Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 219–196 | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 9436 Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | Nay | Failed 202–212 |
Bills sponsored and cosponsored
Congress.gov ↗| Bill | Title | Role | Policy area | Latest action | Law? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9576 | National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | cosponsor | Crime and Law Enforcement | Sep 22, 2026 | — |
| 10490 | Born to Invest Act of 2026 | cosponsor | — | Sep 17, 2026 | — |
| 1266 | Combating Illicit Xylazine Act | cosponsor | Crime and Law Enforcement | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 2978 | GUARD Act | cosponsor | Crime and Law Enforcement | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 979 | AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025 | cosponsor | Science, Technology, Communications | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 5645 | Pray Safe Act of 2025 | cosponsor | Emergency Management | Sep 15, 2026 | — |
| 309 | National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act | cosponsor | Crime and Law Enforcement | Sep 15, 2026 | — |
| 5267 | American Franchise Act | cosponsor | Labor and Employment | Sep 8, 2026 | — |
| 10293 | Rural Emergency Hospital Designation Improvement Act | cosponsor | Health | Sep 3, 2026 | — |
| 1511 | Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget. | cosponsor | Crime and Law Enforcement | Sep 3, 2026 | — |
| 1 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices. | cosponsor | Law | Sep 2, 2026 | — |
| 5470 | Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act | cosponsor | Public Lands and Natural Resources | Sep 2, 2026 | — |
| 2555 | Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2026 | cosponsor | Education | Aug 27, 2026 | — |
| 7008 | Stop Insider Trading Act | cosponsor | Congress | Aug 6, 2026 | — |
| 1455 | Honoring and commending the 100th anniversary of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. | cosponsor | Sports and Recreation | Jul 23, 2026 | — |
Committees
FEC ↗Campaign committees
| Committee | ID | Type | Relationship | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEREK SCHMIDT FOR CONGRESS | C00877373 | H / P | principal | $2.45M |
Terms in Congress
| end | url | type | party | phone | start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-03 | https://schmidt.house.gov | rep | Republican | 202-225-6601 | 2025-01-03 |
Stock trades
Filings ↗STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. Amounts are the ranges filers report.
No records in Poliscope for this section.
Gifts & travel
Filings ↗| Year | Type | Source / sponsor | Description / destination | Value | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | travel | American Israel Education Foundation | Israel (Aug 3, 2025 – Aug 11, 2025) | — | PDF ↗ |
Lobbying ties
Poliscope ↗Does not appear as a registered lobbyist in LDA filings.
Top donor industries: CROSSLAND CONSTRUCTION INCORPO, FOOTE CATTLE COMPANY LLC, MURFIN INC, MCCARTHY AUTO, SIDEPRIZE LLC. See money.
Financial disclosures
Poliscope ↗Executive-branch (OGE 278e) disclosures, which apply to candidates who served as federal appointees.
No records in Poliscope for this section.
Past races
FEC ↗| Cycle | Office | State | District | FEC ID | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | House | KS | 02 | H4KS02164 | $1.46M |
| 2024 | House | KS | 02 | H4KS02164 | $1.27M |
Source: Poliscope (poliscope.org), compiled from FEC, Congress.gov, LDA, SEC, OGE and congressional gift and travel records. Snapshot Oct 25, 2026. Flags are definitions of this site, listed on the hot buttons page; each is checked with documented rules against the filings above.