Sharice Davids, the Democratic incumbent in Kansas's 3rd Congressional District, is certified for the Tuesday, Nov. 3, general election ballot.

Davids faces Republican Eric Jenkins and Libertarian Steven A. Hohe, according to BallotReady election data.

Davids said on her campaign website that she was first elected in 2018, becoming one of the first two Native American women to serve in Congress.

Candidate information

  • Full name: Sharice L. Davids
  • Party: Democratic
  • Born: May 22, 1980, in Frankfurt, West Germany
  • Tribal affiliation: Member of the Ho-Chunk people and enrolled member of the Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin
  • High school: Leavenworth High School
  • Education: Associate's degree in liberal arts, Johnson County Community College (2003); bachelor's degree in business administration, University of Missouri-Kansas City (2007); juris doctor, Cornell University (2010)

Experience and public service

Davids represents Kansas's 3rd Congressional District in the U.S. House, according to BallotReady profile data. She serves on the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and is ranking member of the General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit Subcommittee on the House Agriculture Committee, according to her campaign priorities page.

Davids said on her campaign website that she served as a White House fellow at the U.S. Department of Transportation from 2016 to 2017. Before entering politics, she worked as deputy director at Thunder Valley Community Development Corporation from 2014 to 2016 and as director of economic development at Red Cloud Indian School from 2012 to 2013, according to BallotReady. She also competed as a professional mixed martial arts fighter, compiling a 1–1 record as a professional and a 5–1 record as an amateur, according to Wikipedia.

On the issues

The following positions are drawn from Davids' responses on BallotReady and her campaign website. They reflect the candidate's own stated views.

Healthcare: Davids said she supports protecting and strengthening the Affordable Care Act, expanding Medicaid and lowering prescription drug costs. She said she is dedicated to closing gaps in coverage for rural and underserved communities and treating mental health as a priority.

Economy and taxes: Davids said she supports fair wages, workplace safety and workforce development. On fiscal policy, she said she wants to keep a close eye on the national debt, cut wasteful spending and close tax loopholes for billion-dollar corporations and the top 1 percent.

Education: Davids said she is committed to making education more accessible and affordable, whether early childhood programs or higher education. She said she also supports apprenticeships, technical training and STEM programs as alternatives to traditional college pathways.

Infrastructure: Davids said she supports modernizing outdated infrastructure to improve safety, support growth and enhance accessibility. She said those investments create jobs.

Environment and energy: Davids said Kansas has potential in wind and renewable energy. She said investing in sustainable technologies can protect the environment and create jobs. She also said she is committed to ensuring farmers, ranchers and producers have the tools they need to succeed.

Endorsements

The following endorsements are claimed by the endorsing organizations, according to BallotReady profile data:

  • AFL-CIO
  • Association of Flight Attendants
  • Defend The Vote
  • Democratic Majority for Israel PAC
  • End Citizens United
  • Equality PAC
  • Feminist Majority PAC
  • Giffords
  • GiveGreen
  • Humane Society of the United States
  • Jewish Democratic Council of America
  • Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs
  • Kansas National Education Association
  • LGBT+ Victory Fund
  • Moms Fed Up
  • National Education Association
  • National Organization For Women
  • The Q Trust

Candidate issue responses were submitted through BallotReady and the candidate's campaign website. The Overland Park Chronicle presents them for voter information and does not endorse candidates.

The general election is Nov. 3, 2026.