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Democrat Cindy Holscher wins Kansas gubernatorial race over Republican Ty Masterson

The victory preserves Democratic control of the governorship following term-limited Gov. Laura Kelly.

Published Nov 13, 2026 · 02:00 UTC3 reports

The short version

  • Democratic state Sen. Cindy Holscher won the Kansas governor's race, defeating Republican state Senate President Ty Masterson.[Fox News · NBC News]
  • Masterson, who was endorsed by Donald Trump, conceded the contest and congratulated Holscher.[Fox News · NBC News]
  • The victory keeps the executive mansion under Democratic control following term-limited Gov. Laura Kelly, overcoming a substantial Republican advertising spending advantage.[Fox News · PBS NewsHour · NBC News]

Key facts

  • Democratic state Sen. Cindy Holscher defeated Republican state Senate President Ty Masterson to win the Kansas governorship.[Fox News · PBS NewsHour · NBC News]
  • Masterson, endorsed by Donald Trump, conceded the race in a statement on X and called Holscher to congratulate her.[Fox News]
  • Holscher will succeed outgoing Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly, who was term-limited.[Fox News · PBS NewsHour]
  • Republicans held a nearly 3-to-1 ad spending edge in the general election, according to tracking by AdImpact.[NBC News]

Sources

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