Budget and taxes
Supports a balanced-budget framework, reduced federal programs and permanent Trump-era tax cuts.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Eric Jenkins
Candidate for U.S. House · Kansas · District 3
THE PERSON
Background
Eric Jenkins is a retired Army colonel and former Shawnee City Council member. His career includes emergency management at FEMA.
Roots
- Army veteran
- Former city council president
Education
- B.A., Missouri State University
- M.A., University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- U.S. Army War College graduate
Background sources checked October 27, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Defense
Supports military modernization, veterans' benefits and Kansas military installations.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Immigration
Supports border security, legal pathways, ending catch-and-release and withholding funds from cities obstructing federal enforcement.
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Supports oil, gas, nuclear power and renewables.
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Supports gun rights, free speech and religious liberty.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 3 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 23, 2026.
Kansas Secretary of State · Candidates for the 2026 General (form selection 36) ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.