Patrick Schmidt

Patrick Connor Schmidt is an American politician serving as a member of the Kansas Senate from the 19th district.

Early life and education Schmidt grew up in Overland Park, Kansas. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Tufts University in 2013.

Career Schmidt served as an intelligence officer in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Naval Reserves and worked at the Pentagon. The January 6 United States Capitol attack motivated him to enter politics.

Kansas Senate Elections After redistricting made the 19th District of the Kansas Senate a safely Democratic seat, Schmidt announced his candidacy for the 2024 election. He easily defeated state House Minority Leader Vic Miller and ShaMecha King Simms in the primary.

Tenure In 2025, Schmidt crticized Republicans for advancing legislation which would eliminate property taxes for private jets and yachts, banning gender-affirming care for minors, and compell teachers to not use minors preferred name or pronouns instead of tax relief legislation. He broke from his party and voted to support a constitutional amendment referendum that limits taxable property valuations from increasing by more than 3% annually.

Electoral history 2022

2024

Personal life Schmidt resides in Topeka, Kansas, with his wife, Megan Walden.