Vicki Schmidt

Vicki Schmidt (born September 15, 1955) is an American politician who is currently the Kansas Insurance Commissioner. She was a Republican member of the Kansas Senate, representing the 20th district, from 2005 to 2019. She also served as the Senate Assistant Majority Leader from 2009 to 2012, and from 2017 to 2019.[1] She was elected Kansas Insurance Commissioner in 2018, and reelected in 2022.

Vicki Schmidt
26th Kansas Insurance Commissioner
Assumed office
January 14, 2019
GovernorLaura Kelly
Preceded byKen Selzer
Member of the Kansas Senate
from the 20th district
In office
January 10, 2005 – January 14, 2019
Preceded byBill Bunten
Succeeded byEric Rucker
Personal details
Born
Vicki Ensz

(1955-09-15) September 15, 1955
Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMichael
Children2
EducationUniversity of Kansas (BS)
Websitewww.VickiSchmidt.org

Early life

Schmidt attended Wichita South High School in Wichita, Kansas where she met her future husband. After high school, she attended the University of Kansas and graduated from the school's pharmacy program.[2]

Kansas Senate

In the Kansas Senate, Schmidt served as chairwoman of the Public Health and Welfare Committee, Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and Regulations, and the State Employee Pay Plan Oversight Committee. She also served as a member of the Health Care Stabilization Fund Oversight Committee, and the education, financial institutions and insurance, transportation committees.[3]

Personal life

In May 2023, Schmidt was diagnosed with breast cancer following a routine mammogram. She underwent surgery and radiation treatments, and became cancer free in September. Following her battle with cancer, Schmidt continuously encouraged other women in Kansas to undergo routine mammogram screenings.[4]

References
  1. "KanFocus -- Error". www.kanfocus.com.
  2. "2022 General Election Bios" (PDF). KansasChamber.org.
  3. "Profile from the Kansas Legislature".
  4. Brunner, Melissa. ""It's humbling:" KS Insurance Commissioner discusses breast cancer journey". 13 WIBW News. WIBW-TV. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
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