Michael Lewis

Michael Lewis is the Democratic candidate for Kansas House of Representatives District 59 in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against incumbent Republican Rebecca Schmoe.[1][4] On his campaign website he describes himself as a father of two who has worked at a local distribution center for more than a decade.[2]

Michael Lewis says on his campaign website that he has been an hourly worker since he was 14 and has worked in industries including customer service, warehousing, manufacturing and sales, including a stint in store management.[2] He writes that he has spent the last several years as a yard driver moving trailers at the distribution center.[2] Lewis ran for the District 59 seat in 2024 and lost the general election to Schmoe, 27.7 percent to 72.3 percent.[1] He advanced from the Democratic primary for the 2026 race on August 4, 2026.[1]

The issues page of Lewis's campaign website lists education and labor among his priorities.[3] On education, it calls for fully funding special education, free school lunch and investing in teachers.[3] On labor, it calls for raising the minimum wage, paid sick leave and support for unions.[3]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.