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Kansas’s 2nd Congressional District is heating up as incumbent Republican Derek Schmidt faces an unexpected primary challenge from fellow GOPer Chad Young, Libertarian John Hauer, and Democrat Don Coover — all vying for a seat in a traditionally safe Republican district. Schmidt, a seasoned politician backing Trump’s agenda on border security and economic relief, clashes with Young, a self-funded outsider pushing for smaller government. Hauer, a veteran service worker, aims to shrink federal spending and champion the working class. Meanwhile, Coover, a vet-turned-rancher and former Republican, positions himself as a moderate focused on rural healthcare and affordability. With the August 4 primary looming, voters will decide whether to keep the status quo or pivot toward new voices — including a potential shakeup within the GOP itself.

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