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U.S. House · KS-02 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Don Coover

Democratic candidate for Kansas's 2nd Congressional District

Southeast Kansas rancher, livestock veterinarian and Army veteran focused on healthcare costs, rural communities and working families.

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DistrictKS-02
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Don stands.

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Protect Medicaid and Medicare coverage

  • Commits to defending Medicaid and Medicare so families can obtain care without sacrificing basic necessities

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Keep rural care affordable and accessible

  • Supports rural hospitals and lowering medication and care costs
  • Wants families to retain access to healthcare

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Prioritize domestic cattle producers

  • Opposes policies increasing imported beef at domestic ranchers’ expense
  • Wants federal policy to support American herd expansion

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Support safe workplaces and family-supporting jobs

  • Backs organized labor’s goals of safe workplaces and jobs that support families
  • Praises union apprenticeship training

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Release records and support trafficking survivors

  • Supports releasing remaining Epstein files
  • Calls for congressional accountability and a stronger voice for survivors

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Keep federal spending within its means

  • Calls for practical cooperation in Washington and spending within the government’s means while rewarding working families

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. 2026

    Accomplishment

    Democratic nominee

    Won the Democratic nomination for Kansas’ Second Congressional District.

  • Experience

    Army intelligence officer

    Served on active duty for more than ten years, including intelligence assignments.

  • Experience

    Army pilot

    Flew in Korea with an aviation intelligence unit after completing flight training.

  • Experience

    Army veterinarian

    Cared for military working dogs and inspected food supplied by defense contractors.

  • Experience

    Livestock veterinarian

    Operates a veterinary practice serving local and regional livestock producers.

  • Experience

    Cattle genetics business owner

    Runs a company using reproductive technology for cattle, sheep and goats.

  • Experience

    Cattle rancher

    Maintains a working ranch with several hundred cattle.

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