Sharice Davids

Overview

Sharice Davids represents Kansas's 3rd Congressional District and made history as one of the first two Native American women elected to Congress, as well as the first openly LGBTQ+ person elected to represent Kansas. Her voting record reflects a pragmatic approach that balances progressive Democratic priorities with the moderate leanings of her suburban Kansas City district. Her legislative focus appears concentrated on healthcare issues, where she has cast the majority of her recorded votes. She has also engaged with budget, agriculture, and defense matters, reflecting the diverse economic interests of her district, which includes both suburban communities and agricultural areas. Davids's positioning as more moderate than the average Democrat suggests an approach focused on building broad coalitions and representing a politically competitive district that has historically swung between parties.

Key Positions

• •Consistent support for Democratic healthcare legislation
• •Support for defense-related measures
• •Engagement with agricultural policy relevant to Kansas constituents
• •Generally supportive of Democratic procedural motions and party priorities