2026 Elections · Kansas

Kansas's 3rd Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Kansas congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

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Who is running in Kansas's 3rd Congressional District in 2026?

Sharice Davids (Democratic) and Eric Jenkins (Republican).

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Sharice Davids supports creating good jobs, workforce development, and making education accessible to build a strong economy, voting yea on multiple economic bills but nay on H.R. 1181 123. She also supports lowering healthcare and prescription drug costs, expanding Medicaid, and strengthening the Affordable Care Act, voting yea on several healthcare bills but nay on others 67. Eric Jenkins supports fewer regulations, lower taxes, and a level playing field to grow the economy and bring good jobs back to Kansas 4. He supports quality healthcare for veterans but does not address broader healthcare policy 8.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 19, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueSharice DavidsDemocraticEric JenkinsRepublican
Economy & Jobs

Davids supports creating good jobs, workforce development, and making education accessible to build a strong economy and secure future for Kansas families.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Davids focuses on building an economy that works for everyone by lowering costs for families, supporting small businesses, and attracting jobs to Kansas.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Davids votes yea on multiple economic bills including H.R. 8278, H.R. 6955, H.R. 7128, H.R. 7757, and H.R. 2478, but votes nay on H.R. 1181.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Jenkins supports fewer regulations, lower taxes, and a level playing field to grow the economy and bring good jobs back to Kansas.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Sharice Davids supports creating good jobs, workforce development, and making education accessible to build a strong economy and secure future for Kansas families 1. She focuses on building an economy that works for everyone by lowering costs for families, supporting small businesses, and attracting jobs to Kansas 2. Davids voted yea on multiple economic bills including H.R. 8278, H.R. 6955, H.R. 7128, H.R. 7757, and H.R. 2478, but voted nay on H.R. 1181 3. Eric Jenkins supports fewer regulations, lower taxes, and a level playing field to grow the economy and bring good jobs back to Kansas 4.
Healthcare

Davids advocates for increased access to mental health services as part of gun violence prevention efforts.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Davids supports lowering healthcare and prescription drug costs, expanding Medicaid, strengthening the Affordable Care Act, and improving quality of care for Kansans.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Davids votes yea on H.R. 4541, H.R. 2493, and H.R. 2483, but votes nay on H.R. 498 and H.R. 6703.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Jenkins supports quality healthcare for veterans but does not explicitly address broader healthcare policy.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Healthcare: Sharice Davids supports lowering healthcare and prescription drug costs, expanding Medicaid, strengthening the Affordable Care Act, and improving quality of care for Kansans 2. She advocates for increased access to mental health services as part of gun violence prevention efforts 1. Davids voted yea on H.R. 4541, H.R. 2493, and H.R. 2483, but voted nay on H.R. 498 and H.R. 6703 3. Eric Jenkins supports quality healthcare for veterans but does not explicitly address broader healthcare policy 4.
Immigration

Davids calls for accountability from the Department of Homeland Security regarding the economic impact of ICE enforcement sweeps in southwest Kansas.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Davids votes nay on S. 2, H.Res. 1128, and H.R. 3486, but yea on H.R. 4638, H.R. 1958, and H.J.Res. 72.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Jenkins supports common-sense immigration enforcement, a secure southern border, ending catch-and-release, and legal immigration.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Immigration: Sharice Davids calls for accountability from the Department of Homeland Security regarding the economic impact of ICE enforcement sweeps in southwest Kansas 1. She voted nay on S. 2, H.Res. 1128, and H.R. 3486, but yea on H.R. 4638, H.R. 1958, and H.J.Res. 72 2. Eric Jenkins supports common-sense immigration enforcement, a secure southern border, ending catch-and-release, and legal immigration 3.
Public Safety & Crime

Davids votes yea on H.R. 2978, S. 307, H.R. 5625, and H.R. 6260, but nay on H.R. 1181 and H.R. 1041.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Jenkins emphasizes border security as a national security imperative to protect communities.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Sharice Davids voted yea on H.R. 2978, S. 307, H.R. 5625, and H.R. 6260, and voted nay on H.R. 1181 and H.R. 1041 1. Eric Jenkins emphasizes border security as a national security imperative to protect communities 2.
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Taxes & Government Spending

Davids works to lower costs for Kansas families and voted against pay raises for Members of Congress to ensure government accountability.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Davids’ office helps Kansans with federal tax issues including recovering refunds, correcting IRS calculations, and navigating appeals to ensure fair treatment.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Davids votes yea on H.R. 9500 and H.R. 6500, but nay on H.Con.Res. 113, H.R. 9770, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8646.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Jenkins fights to cut wasteful spending, balance the budget, protect taxpayers, and extend permanent Trump-era tax cuts while opposing new broad-based tax increases.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Jenkins supports the Trump-era tax cuts and wants to direct tax incentives toward small-business startups.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Sharice Davids works to lower costs for Kansas families and voted against pay raises for Members of Congress to ensure government accountability 1. She voted yea on H.R. 9500 and H.R. 6500, but nay on H.Con.Res. 113, H.R. 9770, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8646 2. Eric Jenkins fights to cut wasteful spending, balance the budget, protect taxpayers, and extend permanent Trump-era tax cuts while opposing new broad-based tax increases 3. He supports the Trump-era tax cuts and wants to direct tax incentives toward small-business startups 4.
Energy & Environment

Davids supports taking immediate action on climate change by promoting clean energy technologies, protecting public lands, and investing in sustainable projects to build a healthier Kansas.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Davids votes yea on H.R. 2140, H.R. 2860, H.R. 7618, and H.R. 1346, but nay on H.J.Res. 210 and H.R. 5587.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Jenkins supports affordable energy policies that put Kansans first and reduce government interference.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Sharice Davids supports taking immediate action on climate change by promoting clean energy technologies, protecting public lands, and investing in sustainable projects to build a healthier Kansas 1. She voted yea on H.R. 2140, H.R. 2860, H.R. 7618, and H.R. 1346, but nay on H.J.Res. 210 and H.R. 5587 2. Eric Jenkins supports affordable energy policies that prioritize Kansans and aim to reduce government interference 3.
Foreign Policy & Defense

Davids honors military service through her family background but the text does not state specific foreign policy or defense positions.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Davids votes yea on H.Con.Res. 93, H.Con.Res. 89, H.R. 5362, and H.Con.Res. 108, but nay on H.R. 8800 and H.R. 9238.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Jenkins supports fully funding and modernizing the military, holding allies accountable, opposing reckless foreign entanglements, and strengthening Kansas military installations.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Sharice Davids honors military service through her family background but does not state specific foreign policy or defense positions 1. She voted yea on H.Con.Res. 93, H.Con.Res. 89, H.R. 5362, and H.Con.Res. 108, and nay on H.R. 8800 and H.R. 9238 2. Eric Jenkins supports fully funding and modernizing the military, holding allies accountable, opposing reckless foreign entanglements, and strengthening Kansas military installations 3.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Sharice Davids supports creating good jobs, workforce development, and making education accessible to build a strong economy and secure future for Kansas families. She focuses on building an economy that works for everyone by lowering costs for families, supporting small businesses, and attracting jobs to Kansas. Davids voted yea on multiple economic bills including H.R. 8278, H.R. 6955, H.R. 7128, H.R. 7757, and H.R. 2478, but voted nay on H.R. 1181. Eric Jenkins supports fewer regulations, lower taxes, and a level playing field to grow the economy and bring good jobs back to Kansas.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Sharice Davids supports lowering healthcare and prescription drug costs, expanding Medicaid, strengthening the Affordable Care Act, and improving quality of care for Kansans. She advocates for increased access to mental health services as part of gun violence prevention efforts. Davids voted yea on H.R. 4541, H.R. 2493, and H.R. 2483, but voted nay on H.R. 498 and H.R. 6703. Eric Jenkins supports quality healthcare for veterans but does not explicitly address broader healthcare policy.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Sharice Davids calls for accountability from the Department of Homeland Security regarding the economic impact of ICE enforcement sweeps in southwest Kansas. She voted nay on S. 2, H.Res. 1128, and H.R. 3486, but yea on H.R. 4638, H.R. 1958, and H.J.Res. 72. Eric Jenkins supports common-sense immigration enforcement, a secure southern border, ending catch-and-release, and legal immigration.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Sharice Davids voted yea on H.R. 2978, S. 307, H.R. 5625, and H.R. 6260, and voted nay on H.R. 1181 and H.R. 1041. Eric Jenkins emphasizes border security as a national security imperative to protect communities.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Sharice Davids works to lower costs for Kansas families and voted against pay raises for Members of Congress to ensure government accountability. She voted yea on H.R. 9500 and H.R. 6500, but nay on H.Con.Res. 113, H.R. 9770, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8646. Eric Jenkins fights to cut wasteful spending, balance the budget, protect taxpayers, and extend permanent Trump-era tax cuts while opposing new broad-based tax increases. He supports the Trump-era tax cuts and wants to direct tax incentives toward small-business startups.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Sharice Davids supports taking immediate action on climate change by promoting clean energy technologies, protecting public lands, and investing in sustainable projects to build a healthier Kansas. She voted yea on H.R. 2140, H.R. 2860, H.R. 7618, and H.R. 1346, but nay on H.J.Res. 210 and H.R. 5587. Eric Jenkins supports affordable energy policies that prioritize Kansans and aim to reduce government interference.

How do the candidates differ on Foreign Policy & Defense?

Sharice Davids honors military service through her family background but does not state specific foreign policy or defense positions. She voted yea on H.Con.Res. 93, H.Con.Res. 89, H.R. 5362, and H.Con.Res. 108, and nay on H.R. 8800 and H.R. 9238. Eric Jenkins supports fully funding and modernizing the military, holding allies accountable, opposing reckless foreign entanglements, and strengthening Kansas military installations.