Masterson scores win in GOP primary for Kansas governor; Holscher prevails in Democratic race

Kansas GOP nomination for governor goes to Senate President Ty Masterson, while a pair of Democrats Ethan Corson and Cindy Holscher prove every vote counts.

By: Tim Carpenter

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: August 4, 2026

Words: 939

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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TOPEKA — Republican Ty Masterson rode President Donald Trump’s endorsement to victory Tuesday in a volatile and expensive seven-candidate gubernatorial primary, while Democrat Cindy Holscher shrugged off Gov. Laura Kelly’s blessing of a rival candidate to win the party’s nomination.

Masterson, the Andover resident and president of the Kansas Senate, built an early lead with 43% of the GOP vote as results began rolling in from precincts statewide. He ran away from businessman Phil Sarnecki, …

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