U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids representing Kansas' 3rd Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids representing Kansas' 3rd Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Representative Sharice Davids, who represents Kansas’ 3rd district in Congress, has addressed the ongoing government shutdown and its impact on Kansans through a series of posts on her official social media account.
On October 1, 2025, Davids reached out to her constituents affected by the shutdown, stating: "Are you one of the thousands of Kansans impacted by the government shutdown? I want to hear from you. Click the link below to share your story:
https://t.co/QU6fW09wLq"
Later that day, she emphasized her willingness to collaborate across party lines to resolve the impasse: "I’m here in Washington, ready to work with anyone — Democrat and Republican — to reopen the government. There’s too much at stake. https://t.co/8SgWSbqMqP" On October 2, 2025, Davids highlighted specific concerns about housing stability for Kansas families during the shutdown: "A government shutdown threatens housing stability for families across Kansas. I’m working with anyone, from either party, to get the government open again. https://t.co/gbMlTo82So"
Sharice Davids has served as U.S. Representative for Kansas’s 3rd District since 2019 after succeeding Kevin Yoder. She was born in Frankfurt, West Germany in 1980 and currently resides in Roeland Park at age 42. Davids holds a BA from the University of Missouri-Kansas City (2007) and a JD from Cornell University (2010).