HER STORY
Sharice ran for Congress to give Kansans a voice who represents our values and interests, and to make sure everyone has the same opportunities to achieve their goals that she did. Sharice Davids is currently serving Kansas’ Third Congressional District in Congress.
EARLY LIFE
Sharice was raised by a single mom who spent more than 20 years serving in the U.S. Army followed by a career in civil service at the U.S. Post Office. Sharice graduated from Leavenworth High School.
She worked her way from Johnson County Community College to Cornell Law School, juggling multiple jobs to put herself through school. Sharice was the first person in her family to attend college.
A Record of service
Sharice went on to work in economic and community development on Native American reservations, helping tribes to create programs and initiatives for growth. This work inspired her to apply for the White House Fellows program, where she served in the Department of Transportation under President Barack Obama and President Donald Trump. Sharice was one of 16 selected to participate in the prestigious White House Fellowship program (2016-2017).
Sharice was first elected to represent Kansas’ Third District in 2018, becoming one of the first two Native American women ever to serve in Congress.
She has been re-elected multiple times with bipartisan support and has spent her time in office working tirelessly to tackle the issues most important to Kansas families, including lowering the cost of living, bringing good-paying jobs and opportunity to our community, and making sure the government is working for the people — not special interests.
Quick facts
Sharice calls herself a “former” first generation college student, since her mom earned a degree in history from UMKC in 2016.
Sharice is a member of the Ho-Chunk Nation, a Native American tribe in Wisconsin.
Sharice is highly trained in martial arts and has competed as both an amateur and professional in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).
Sharice has lived and worked on Native American reservations, working with tribes to create economic development opportunities, programs, and initiatives.
Sharice is one of the first two Native American women to serve in Congress and the first LGBTQ+ Native American elected to Congress.
As the Representative for Kansas’ Third District, Sharice currently serves on the Transportation & Infrastructure and Agriculture Committees. She also previously served on the Small Business Committee.
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives write and vote on federal laws, including the federal budget. Each represents one district and serves a two-year term. Tax bills must start in the House, only the House can impeach federal officials, and members oversee federal agencies through their committees.