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Don Coover
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Kansas’ 2nd District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Don Coover is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Kansas’ 2nd District on November 3, 2026, against Derek Schmidt (R, inc.). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Don Coover’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Don Coover’s campaign has raised $1,363,193 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $231,676 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$1,293,111
- PACs and other committees$61,500
- The candidate’s own money and loans$7,000
- Transfers from joint fundraising and other authorized committees$1,500
- Other$82
From donors who gave over $200: $470,096 after refunds, in gifts through July 15, 2026; 83% from Kansas, 17% from other states. Top states: Kansas $387,895 (83%), Missouri $13,761 (3%), California $13,258 (3%), Nebraska $11,500 (2%), Florida $7,850 (2%). About 590 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6KS02276 (2026 reports).
- Labor unions$49,500
PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016.
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Don Coover’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Don Coover (Democratic); Derek Schmidt (Republican, incumbent); John Hauer (Libertarian)
- Incumbent: Derek Schmidt (R)
- Rating: Likely RAverage of 7; Likely R to Solid R
- Kansas 2nd District 2026: who’s running
- Every Kansas race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in Kansas
Early voting: from Oct 14. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in Kansas
- Check your registration on Kansas’ election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Kansas
Ballots already cast in Kansas: 154,074 (advance ballots, by mail and in person, as of Oct 23; Kansas Secretary of State): 15% of 2022 midterm turnout in Kansas (1,020,208) · 8.8% of registered voters in Kansas
About Don Coover
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Don Coover quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Runs a beef cattle genetics company, a working ranch and a livestock veterinary practice in southeast Kansas. · doncooverforcongress.com (source for Runs a beef cattle genetics company, a working ranch and a livestock veterinary practice in southeast Kansas.)
- U.S. Army veteran; served more than 10 years on active duty as a military intelligence officer and Army pilot. · doncooverforcongress.com (source for U.S. Army veteran; served more than 10 years on active duty as a military intelligence officer and Army pilot.)
- Attended West Point; graduated from Kansas State University's School of Veterinary Medicine. · doncooverforcongress.com (source for Attended West Point; graduated from Kansas State University's School of Veterinary Medicine.)
Endorsements
- End Citizens United · newsfromthestates.com (source for the End Citizens United endorsement)
Others not listed.
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at doncooverforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1), doncooverforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 2), doncooverforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 3), doncooverforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 4); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “Corporate money in politics is stopping Congress from making any progress on lowering prices,” 2026-10 · newsfromthestates.com (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “We’ve got to get our health care system working for people, not insurance companies.” 2025 · yahoo.com (source for Health care statement)
- Labor: No statement found (looked at doncooverforcongress.com (checked for Labor, page 1), doncooverforcongress.com (checked for Labor, page 2), doncooverforcongress.com (checked for Labor, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Immigration: No statement found (looked at doncooverforcongress.com (checked for Immigration, page 1), doncooverforcongress.com (checked for Immigration, page 2), doncooverforcongress.com (checked for Immigration, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Housing: No statement found (looked at doncooverforcongress.com (checked for Housing, page 1), doncooverforcongress.com (checked for Housing, page 2), doncooverforcongress.com (checked for Housing, page 3); October 25, 2026).
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Don Coover has used:
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Questions and answers
Has Don Coover been backed by AIPAC?
No. Don Coover has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Don Coover had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.