who is attorney general derek schmidt

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Derek Schmidt was elected the 44th attorney general of Kansas in 2010 and was reelected in 2014 and 2018. He is the state's second longest-serving attorney general, and in 2018 received more votes than any other candidate for attorney general in Kansas history. Under Attorney General Schmidt’s leadership, the office has focused on prosecuting crimes against children, …

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What does the attorney general do in Kansas?

The office is the chief law enforcement agency for the state. The attorney general provides legal services to state agencies and boards, protects consumers from fraud, assists the victims of crime and defends the state in civil proceedings.

Where is the Kansas attorney general?

The Attorney General's Office is located in Memorial Hall in Topeka. The building was completed in 1914 as a memorial to Civil War veterans.

How can I contact Derek Schmidt?

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Who is attorney general for Kansas?

Derek Schmidt (Republican Party)Kansas / Attorney generalDerek Larkin Schmidt is an American lawyer and politician who has been the Kansas Attorney General since 2011. Wikipedia

What is Derek Schmidt's degree?

Derek Schmidt earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Kansas, a master's degree in international politics from the University of Leicester, and a law degree from the Georgetown University Law Center. While in pursuit of his law degree, Schmidt served as an assistant to former U.S. Sen. Nancy Kassebaum and former Sen. Chuck Hagel. After he graduated, he served in a number of public official positions, including as an assistant to the state attorney general and special counsel to the governor. He worked in private practice for the law firm of Scovel, Emert, Heasty & Chubb. Schmidt also served as the director of Independence Industries Incorporated and the Kansas State Historical Society.

When did Schmidt run for reelection?

Schmidt ran for re-election 2014. He was uncontested in the Republican primary on August 5, 2014, and faced Democrat A.J. Kotich in the general election. The general election took place on November 4, 2014.

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Biography

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Derek Schmidt earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Kansas, a master's degree in international politics from the University of Leicester, and a law degree from the Georgetown University Law Center. While in pursuit of his law degree, Schmidt served as an assistant to former U.S. Sen. Nancy Kasseb
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Elections

  • 2022
    See also: Kansas gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2022 The general election will occur on November 8, 2022.
  • 2018
    1. 1.1. See also: Kansas Attorney General election, 2018
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Campaign Donors

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Contact Information

  • Capitol Address: Kansas Attorney General Memorial Hall, 2nd Floor 120 Southwest 10th Street Topeka, KS 66612 Phone: (785) 296-2215 Toll Free Phone: (888) 428-8436 Fax: (785) 296-6296 E-mail: [email protected]
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Committee Assignments

  • Senator Schmidt served on the following legislative committeesduring his tenure: 1. Assessment and Taxation (Vice Chair) 2. Confirmation Oversight (Chair) 3. Interstate Cooperation (Member) 4. Joint Committee on Legislative Coordinating Council (Member) 5. Joint Committee on Legislative Post Audit (Member) 6. Judiciary (Vice Chair) 7. Organization, Calendar and Rules (Vice Chair)
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