Trump-endorsed candidate wins GOP primary for Kansas' 2nd Congressional District

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Former Attorney General Derek Schmidt, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump in Kansas' 2nd Congressional District, won the GOP primary race on Tuesday. 

Schmidt had more than 53% of the vote as of Wednesday morning.

The seat is currently represented by 36-year-old Rep. Jake LaTurner, who announced he would not be seeking re-election.

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Trump-endorsed Republican congressional candidate Derek Schmidt. (Derek Schmidt for Congress)

"An America First Patriot and a true friend of MAGA, Derek is now running for Congress, where he will work tirelessly to Grow the Economy, Secure the Border, Uphold the Rule of Law, Support our Veterans, Strengthen our Military, Defend our always under siege Second Amendment, and Champion our Incredible Farmers and Ranchers," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post endorsing Schmidt. "Derek Schmidt has my Complete and Total Endorsement - HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!"

The primary saw a large pool of candidates, including former Health and Human Services official Jeff Kahrs, Michael Ogle, Shawn Tiffany and Chad Young.

Rep. Jake LaTurner, R-Kan., is not seeking re-election this year, leaving the seat in Kansas' 2nd Congressional open. (CQ-Roll Call)

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The Cook Political Report, a nonpartisan handicapper, reported that the seat has been held "Solid Republican" for the last 30 years.