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Derek Schmidt

Republican
US Congress Twitter/X
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#455
X Rank
1,174
Benchmarker Score
189
Posts
538
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318
Comments
3
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2
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856
Total Engagement
5
Engagement Rate
17.5
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1,628 followers

Data last refreshed: July 23, 2026

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20 posts

Today would have been Bob Dole's 103rd birthday. So it's appropriate that the U.S. House of Representatives just passed my Senator Robert J. Dole Greatest Generation Education Program to teach futu...

Legislative & Congressional Activity K-12 Education Curriculum Standards Jul 22, 2026 View on X
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Every Kansan deserves the opportunity to build greater financial security. That's why I'm proud to co-lead the bipartisan ABLE MATCH Act with @RepDebDingell - to help Americans with disabilities sa...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Disability Benefits Bipartisan Jul 21, 2026 View on X
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I introduced the Senator Robert J. Dole Greatest Generation Education Program to teach future generations about the Greatest Generation. Their stories of courage and sacrifice should be celebrated ...

Legislative & Congressional Activity K-12 Education Veterans Affairs Jul 21, 2026 View on X
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The Amelia Earhart Festival in Atchison always draws a big crowd for its spectacular fireworks show. This year did not disappoint. Great to see everybody! https://t.co/2TA2MtNJ0q

District & State Issues Arts & Culture Jul 20, 2026 View on X
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The Greatest Generation's story must never be forgotten. That's why I introduced a bipartisan bill today with @RepJulieJohnson to create the Senator Robert J. Dole Greatest Generation Education Pr...

Legislative & Congressional Activity K-12 Education Bipartisan Jul 20, 2026 View on X
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Made it home from Washington for the Montgomery County Action Council banquet last week. Nice turnout. Great to see everybody! https://t.co/2lYdSlu1j8

District & State Issues Voluntary Sector Jul 20, 2026 View on X
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Thanks to the @kscorn team for stopping by my D.C. office this week. We had a great discussion about the issues impacting Kansas corn growers and the agriculture industry. I appreciate hearing dire...

District & State Issues Farm Bill Jul 18, 2026 View on X
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Appreciated the opportunity to meet with the Panasonic team to receive an update on construction and hiring at the De Soto facility. Thank you for the conversation. https://t.co/s8twjSagWa

District & State Issues GDP & Growth Jul 17, 2026 View on X
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I'm honored to receive the National Retail Federation's 2026 Hero of Main Street Award. Retail is a cornerstone of our state's economy, supporting nearly 300,000 jobs and contributing more than $41...

District & State Issues Small Business Jul 17, 2026 View on X
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The 340B Drug Pricing Program helps hospitals provide important medications and pharmacy services to low-income, underserved, and vulnerable patients. Thank you to the Kansas healthcare leaders who...

Healthcare & Social Programs Prescription Drug Prices Hospital Funding Jul 16, 2026 View on X
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Thank you to Dr. Thomas Newsom of @pittstate for coming by to discuss the important role higher education plays in strengthening our workforce and creating opportunities for Kansans. I appreciate D...

Education & Workforce Higher Education Jul 16, 2026 View on X
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Keeping children safe starts with making sure the people caring for them have been properly screened. That's why I'm proud to co-sponsor legislation that just passed the Judiciary Committee. This c...

Legislative & Congressional Activity School Safety Jul 15, 2026 View on X
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Your Second Amendment rights don't end at the cash register. This week, the House passed the Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act, a bill I'm proud to co-sponsor. It protects the privacy of law-ab...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Second Amendment Data Privacy Jul 15, 2026 View on X
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Trump Accounts create unique opportunities for Kansas families to invest in their children and set them up for financial success. Thank you to Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson and everyone who...

Education & Workforce Higher Education Jul 10, 2026 View on X
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Great to visit Wolf Creek Generating Station in Coffey County to talk with the dedicated people who help keep the lights on reliably across Kansas. Wolf Creek plays a vital role in providing reliab...

Environment & Energy Nuclear Energy Wages & Pay Jul 09, 2026 View on X
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Thank you to Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson for hosting a thoughtful roundtable discussion on new and expanded investment tools Congress created last year: Trump Accounts, ABLE Accounts, and...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Tax Reform Higher Education Disability Benefits Jul 09, 2026 View on X
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Dropped by the Iola Area Chamber of Commerce coffee this morning at Heartland Rural Electric Cooperative. Thank you for the good conversation and updates on local happenings! https://t.co/Ewjz4x2umK

District & State Issues Small Business Jul 07, 2026 View on X
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Happy Independence Day! As we celebrate the Fourth of July, we also honor 250 years of freedom, faith, and the enduring promise of our nation. May we never take for granted the liberties we enjoy...

Personal & Human Interest Religious Liberty Jul 04, 2026 View on X
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Rank History

Jul 2026
-1 #455
Jun 2026
#454
May 2026
+8 #454
Apr 2026
#462

Content Categories

Legislative & Congressional Activity 36
District & State Issues 35
Crime, Justice & Law Enforcement 19
Healthcare & Social Programs 14
Defense & National Security 12

Topics & Themes

Farm Bill Small Business Armed Forces Police Reform Bipartisan K-12 Education Public Health Arts & Culture Tax Reform Federal Budget Higher Education Affordable Housing Veterans Affairs Hospital Funding Clean Energy Victims Rights Middle East Veterans Healthcare Vocational Training Income Tax

Top Quartile Benchmarks

Based on top 126 of 503 in US Congress

Posts
328
Derek: 325 ↓
Likes
347,791
Derek: 1,017 ↓
Comments
32,540
Derek: 393 ↓
Avg Likes
861.1
Derek: 3.1 ↓
Avg Comments
85.2
Derek: 1.2 ↓
Benchmarker Score
412,870
Derek: 1,803 ↓
Posts/Week
17.1
Derek: 17.5 ↑
Avg Post Length
237 chars
Derek: 361 ↑
Trending Topics (Top Quartile)
Armed Forces Middle East Federal Budget ICE Voting Rights