Allen Schmidt
Allen C. Schmidt | |
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| Born | near Hays, Kansas, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, military officer, farmer |
| Years active | 2011–2012 (politics) |
| Known for | Kansas State Senate (2011–2012) |
Allen C. Schmidt is a former American politician who represented the Kansas State Senate as a member of the Democratic Party from 2011 until 2012.
Originating from a dairy farm near Hays, Kansas, Schmidt is a fifth-generation farmer. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Kansas, a master's degree in school psychology from Fort Hays State University, and an additional master's degree from the U.S. Army War College. His military career spanned 32 years in the Army Service Medical Corps, culminating in retirement at the rank of colonel.
In February 2011, Schmidt was appointed to the Kansas Senate to fill the vacancy left by Janis Lee. He chose not to run for re-election, and the seat was subsequently secured by Republican Leslie Donovan in 2012.
Following his legislative service, Schmidt established a vineyard on his family farm in 2017. Later, he was named to the Kansas Board of Regents in 2019 and served in that capacity until June 30, 2022.