Governor · Kansas

Incumbent: Laura Kelly (Democratic) · Term-limited
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

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The candidates

Cindy Holscher

Democratic

State senator from the 8th district (2021–present).

Background via Wikipedia race page · its cited source: kansascity.com

Ty Masterson

Republican

President of the Kansas Senate (2021–present) from the 16th district (2009–present).

Background via Wikipedia race page · its cited source: kansasreflector.com

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Where they stand: Holscher vs. Masterson

Topic rows are grouped by Vote Book; the headings and quoted words are each candidate’s own, with the source under each one. “As reported” means a news outlet’s description, not an exact quote. A yellow tag means no public position was found on that topic.

Health care
Holscher

Making Healthcare Accessible and Affordable

Every Kansan should be able to take their child to the doctor.
Original: cindyforkansas.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
MastersonNo public position found
Education
Holscher

Investing in Kansas Kids

Every child deserves the chance to succeed, and that starts with world-class public schools.
Original: cindyforkansas.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Masterson

TEACH READING. TEACH MATH. NOT WOKE NONSENSE.

People choose to raise their kids in Kansas because of our strong schools. But we are failing to deliver on that promise. 60% of 4th graders are below proficiency in math. 72% are below proficiency in reading. We are investing in education – but our outcomes are not matching our investments. As governor, I’ll raise pay for good teachers, make sure parents have a say in their kids’ education, and hold our education …
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Energy & environment
Holscher

Putting a Pause on Data Centers

Kansas needs to stop approving new data centers until guardrails are in place.
Original: cindyforkansas.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
MastersonNo public position found
Crime & public safety
HolscherNo public position foundMasterson

STAND WITH THE LAW. NOT THE LAWBREAKERS:

Kansans expect safe communities. But right now, we rank behind liberal crime havens like New York for violent crime. It’s unacceptable. In the Legislature, I helped increase our public safety budget by 24% over the last five years to meet law enforcement’s needs. But we still have work to do. I will stand with the men and women in law enforcement, back tough on crime policies, and ensure we fund our police.
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Taxes & spending
HolscherNo public position foundMasterson

END THE KANSAS TAX SQUEEZE:

Kansas has become the 16th highest taxed state in the country. We are taxing workers, families, and seniors out. In the Legislature, I led efforts to pass a $2 billion tax cut for Kansans. As governor, I will keep cutting taxes until Kansas is one of the most affordable states to work, raise a family, and start a business.
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Jobs, wages & cost of living
Holscher

Lowering the Cost of Living

The cost-of-living crisis is crushing Kansans. We need to bring it under control.
Original: cindyforkansas.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Masterson

BRING BACK KANSAS JOBS:

Kansas's economy has grown just 2.3% over the last five years. That's the 9th worst in the nation. We need pro-growth policies to get Kansas back on track – lower taxes, fewer regulations, and more opportunities for workers.
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Farms & rural
Holscher

Protecting Kansas Agriculture

Our farmers and ranchers feed the world, and Cindy will have their backs.
Original: cindyforkansas.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
MastersonNo public position found
Families & communities
Holscher

Supporting Working Families

Working people should be able to support a family, even in tough times.
Original: cindyforkansas.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
MastersonNo public position found
Other priorities
HolscherNo public position foundMasterson

TAKE BACK KANSAS

More than 200,000 people have left Kansas over the last 25 years. Our state is failing to live up to its potential – and its promises.
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DEFEND OUR KANSAS VALUES:

I have led the charge to stop wokeness in Kansas. We’ve banned men from competing in women’s sports, ended transgender surgeries for minors, and stopped DEI policies in our higher education system – all while overriding vetoes from Laura Kelly. As the disease of wokeness spreads, as governor, Kansans know they can count on me to fight back and defend our Kansas values.
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Official voting records

The same nine Senate votes (or three House votes) are shown for every current member of Congress running, so records can be compared across races. Click a roll call for the official tally.

No congressional voting record for: Cindy Holscher, Ty Masterson. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.