Who’s running for Congress in Kansas’ 2nd District? Here's a guide to the candidates
Four candidates — two Republicans, one Democrat, and one Libertarian — are running to represent Kansas’ 2nd Congressional District covering much of eastern Kansas outside the Kansas City suburbs.
The newcomers say Congress needs fresh faces. Voters will decide which candidates advance to the general election in the Aug. 4 primary.
Meanwhile, incumbent Republican Derek Schmidt aligns himself with President Donald Trump. His opponent in the GOP primary, Chad Young, touts himself as a strong anti-government candidate.
Libertarian candidate John Hauer said he doesn’t expect to win, but he’s running to rally for a smaller federal government.
Democrat Don Coover says Congress should worry more about the affordability of housing, food and health care. Coover does not have a primary opponent.
The Libertarian Party of Kansas nominated Hauer at its state convention in April.
Democrats have a strong shot to win control of the U.S. House in November, but the 2nd District is seen as a safe seat for…