Vicki Schmidt

Vicki Schmidt

Republican

Vicki Schmidt is Kansas commissioner of insurance and a former state senator from Topeka running for the Republican nomination for governor. Her campaign has highlighted her record in statewide office and her background as a pharmacist, while stressing taxes, regulation, and public safety.

Positions on Key Issues

Healthcare

high

Schmidt says she wants to lower health care costs and has highlighted her background as a pharmacist and insurance commissioner.

Economy

high

Schmidt says she wants to cut taxes and costs for Kansas families, reduce regulations on businesses, and bring more jobs to all parts of the state.

Climate/Energy

medium

Schmidt’s campaign materials do not present a detailed climate platform. Her public messaging centers on lowering costs, reducing regulations, and promoting business growth rather than a specific climate-policy agenda.

Abortion & Reproductive Health

high

Schmidt told Kansas Reflector she does not believe in abortion on demand but supports reasonable exceptions, indicating a socially conservative position on abortion.

Immigration

low

Schmidt’s campaign materials reviewed here do not lay out a detailed immigration agenda. Her launch messaging focuses on state governance, taxes, and public safety.

Firearms & Second Amendment

high

Schmidt’s campaign says she will ensure public safety is fully funded and protect Second Amendment rights.

Foreign Policy

low

No clear foreign policy platform was found in the campaign materials reviewed. Her campaign focuses on Kansas governance and state-level issues.

Civil Rights & Equality

medium

Schmidt’s reviewed campaign materials focus on taxes, efficiency, abortion, and public safety rather than a broader social-justice platform.

Education

medium

Schmidt’s campaign says she has supported local control and adequate funding for schools, but her current materials do not provide a detailed education agenda beyond that emphasis.

Tech & AI

low

No specific public statement on AI policy was found in the sources reviewed. Her campaign emphasizes efficiency and modernization of government processes, but not a distinct technology agenda.

Election Policy

high

Schmidt has emphasized election security, voter ID, and opposition to federal efforts she says would federalize state elections.

Local Issues

high

Schmidt’s campaign focuses on Kansas-specific concerns such as property taxes, business costs, rural jobs, and state government efficiency.

Background

Career History

Kansas Commissioner of Insurance 2019 – Present
State of Kansas

Statewide elected insurance commissioner.

Kansas State Senator 2005 – 2018
Kansas State Senate

Represented Senate District 20.

Pharmacist

Professional background in pharmacy.

Education

University of Kansas School of Pharmacy Bachelor's in pharmacy (1978)

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