Vicki Schmidt Reelected as Kansas Insurance Commissioner

Republican Vicki Schmidt was reelected Kansas Insurance Commissioner Tuesday, defeating challenger Kiel Corkran, a Democrat, by a near 2-1 margin.

Schmidt led with 63.4% of the votes and more than 95% of precincts reporting.

Corkran ran as a Green Party-endorsed candidate. Corkran is a certified actuary who has worked as a paraeducator and a visual data analyst.

Schmidt was first elected commissioner during the 2018 cycle, defeating Democrat Nathaniel McLaughlin.

Schmidt’s term will run through 2026.

Schmidt began her career as a pharmacist before serving in the Kansas State Senate from 2005-2018.