Rui Xu is a Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing District 25 since 2019. He is the first Chinese American to serve in the Kansas Legislature and the only Asian American currently serving. Elected in 2018 by defeating incumbent Republican Melissa Rooker, he ran unopposed in 2020 and 2022, and faced Republican challenger Greg J. Schoofs in 2024. As a naturalized immigrant, Xu advocates for progressive values, compassion, and empathy against xenophobic policies.

Education and Political Experience

Specific details on Xu's education are not available in public records. His political experience includes service on Kansas House committees such as Financial Institutions and Pensions , Education, Higher Education Budget, and Agriculture. He also served on the 2020 Special Committee on Kansas Mental Health Modernization.

Notable achievements and positions: Xu leads on environmental issues, introducing bills on climate change, carbon farming, and pollinator protection at solar sites. He opposes abortion restrictions , supports LGBTQ rights , and in 2024 voted for divesting Kansas' pension fund from Chinese assets while criticizing potential anti-Chinese sentiment.