GOP’s Ty Masterson bows out of two TV debates; Democrat Cindy Holscher accuses rival of ‘hiding’

Republican Ty Masterson is unwilling to meet Democrat Cindy Holscher in a pair of televised gubernatorial debates ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

By: Tim Carpenter

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: September 18, 2026

Words: 585

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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TOPEKA — Voters in Kansas won’t have the benefit of two scheduled debates between Republican Ty Masterson and Democrat Cindy Holscher in the competitive race for governor.

Holscher and Masterson took part in a 90-minute debate Sept. 12 at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson, which was the first head-to-head showdown between the two major party nominees in the general election campaign. Masterson and Holscher were invited to televised debates planned by Gray Media …

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