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Eric Jenkins

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KS-03 Republican nominee?

$15.8K

AUG 5, 2026

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Overview

Current roleU.S. Army officer (retired; colonel)

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyConservative Republican

LocationKansas

BackgroundU.S. Army officer (retired; colonel)

Notable personal detailsEric Jenkins is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Kansas's 3rd Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He has described himself as a retired U.S. Army colonel and a Shawnee community leader, and he has been identified as a Shawnee city councilman. He filed a statement of candidacy with the Federal Election Commission in May 2026 and is associated with the principal campaign committee "Eric Jenkins for Congress."

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News

AINews Summary

Last updatedJul 15, 2026

Eric Jenkins is in the news because he is running for the Republican nomination in Kansas's 3rd Congressional District. He is one of the GOP candidates competing for the party's spot in the 2026 U.S. House race. The district's incumbent, Sharice Davids, is also facing a primary challenge, making the race more competitive on both sides.

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Articles

TCTopeka Capital-Journal1 month ago

Kansas has 21 congressional candidates for 4 seats in US House

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Fundraising

Latest report: Cycle 2026

Total raisedCash on hand

$18.9K

$14.2K

$9.5K

$4.7K

2026

Latest

Year

Total raised

Cash on hand

Total spent

Burn rate

Cycle 2026

$18.9K

$12.3K

$6.6K

$349.09

Source: FEC

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