This is a part of a series about the candidates on the Bourbon County August Primary Election ballot.
There are seven vying for the U.S. House of Representatives District 2 position.
Chad Young, 52, Lawrence is a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives District 2.
” I’m a business owner and started a non-profit organization working with Vets, troubled young men and women: teaching vocational skills, money management, the GED program, etc.”
1) What do you see as the primary role of a U.S. House Representative?
To serve the people of the United States. To put our country and the interior the people first. To stand strong for the Constitution and never back down against the tyrannical government.
2) For you, what is the most pressing issue in the U.S. House of Representatives?
“Tyrannical government/big government controlling the people. Lowering taxes and shutting the border.”
Shawn Tiffany, 46, Council Grove, is a candidate for U.S. House of Representatives District 2.
He received a bachelor of science in aminal science, reproductive physiology from Kansas State University.
He is the owner and operator of Tiffany Cattle Company.
In his community, he has been President of the Kansas Livestock Association.
1) What do you see as the primary role of a U.S. House Representative?
“The primary role of the next representative for KS-02 will be to fight for the values and freedoms that are under attack by the D.C. swamp. I’m a cattleman, a family man, a business owner, and
a conservative outsider. I won’t get in line or take orders in Washington – I will fight for policies that are good for Kansans. Our next representative must be ready to stand against the Radical
Left and the RINOs who enable them.”
2) For you, what is the most pressing issue in the U.S. House of Representatives?
“After visiting the southern border last month, I believe the national security threat posed by our open southern border is the single biggest issue facing our nation right now. I have released a
plan on my campaign website to secure the border, which includes policies I will support in Congress like finishing the border wall, stopping amnesty, and ending benefits for illegal immigrants.
I’m willing to work with anyone to secure the border, but Democrats’ refusal to reverse the Biden administration’s open border policies shows they are not serious about securing our border. I will
fight to end Joe Biden’s abuse of our asylum process and work with President Trump to secure our border and get our nation back on track.”
Derek Schmidt, 56, lives in Independence.
His education:
● University of Kansas School of Law, Doctor of Juridical Science, 2015
● Georgetown University Law Center, Juris Doctor, 1996
● University of Leicester, Master of Arts in International Politics, 1993
● University of Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Journalism, 1990
● Independence Community College, 1986-1987
● Independence High School, graduated 1986
His experience:
Currently a partner at Husch Blackwell LLP, one of the top 100 law firms in the country. Prior to that, served 12 years as Kansas Attorney General from 2011-2023. Before being elected attorney general, served 10 years in the Kansas Senate, including six years as
Senate Majority Leader and four years as Chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee.
“While serving in the Legislature, I worked in a small law firm in Independence, which also included serving as the city prosecutor. Earlier in my career, I was a staff member for a Kansas governor, a Kansas attorney general and two U.S. Senators.”
Community Involvement:
“I serve as a board member for the Kansas Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation, as well as Independence Industries, a local economic development organization. As attorney general, I served on the Executive Committee of the National Association of
Attorneys General for about 10 years, including one year as national president. I also served as a member of the Law Enforcement Advisory Council for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children for more than four years.
1) What do you see as the primary role of a U.S. House Representative?
First and foremost, the role of a Member of Congress is to represent the views of the constituents in the District. Our founding fathers designed the House of Representatives to be the part of the federal government that is closest to the people, but also limited its
powers – reserving much of the decision making to be done by the states and the people. If I am elected to serve, I will keep these principles in mind, and work every day to stay connected with the citizens of the Second District in representing them in
Washington.
2) For you, what is the most pressing issue in the U.S.House of Representatives?
Illegal Immigration – This is by far the top priority for our federal government. Our national security is endangered because we do not know who is coming into our country.
Our southern border is in a state of crisis due to the policies of the Biden administration.
We must immediately reimplement the policies from the Trump administration, including the Remain in Mexico policy, which I defended as Kansas Attorney Gen
To view the whole series on the candidates:
Candidates on the August Primary Ballot: County Treasurer
Candidates for Bourbon County Sheriff on the August Primary Ballot
Kansas August Primary Election Candidates: Kansas House of Representatives
Candidates for Bourbon County Commission on the August Ballot
Candidates on the August Primary Ballot: Walker, Holdridge, Crux
Kansas State Senator District 13 Candidates On The August 8 Ballot
Candidates for Bourbon County Commission In August 2024