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Kansas Governor's Race Election Results: Race Between Holscher, Masterson Too Close to Call
The contest centers on tax relief, Medicaid and data centers as polling shows a dead heat and both campaigns court working-class voters.
- The Kansas gubernatorial race remained too close to call on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, after Election Day. Democrat Cindy Holscher holds a slim edge of 5,557 votes over Republican Senate President Ty Masterson.
- Driven by concerns over property taxes and affordability, the campaign featured starkly different visions for Kansas. Holscher advocated for Medicaid expansion to recover more than $7 billion in federal funds, while Masterson emphasized his role in delivering $2 billion in tax relief.
- Masterson emphasized his connection to President Donald Trump and proposed property tax constraints, though he faced criticism for his 2012 tax record. Holscher targeted corporate tax breaks and proposed a moratorium on new data center projects.
- State election director Bryan Caskey confirmed counties finished reporting unofficial results on Wednesday. Officials will provide updates on remaining mail-in ballots, with both candidates sending supporters home as the narrow margin requires the state's official process to conclude.
- A Holscher win would end a trend of neither party winning a third consecutive term since 1974. Masterson's bid faces the historical challenge of winning as a Republican while a president from the same party is in office.
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Sunflower State RadioKansas governor’s race deadlocked between Republican Ty Masterson, Democrat Cindy Holscher
With most of the Kansas vote counted, the race for Kansas governor between Democrat Cindy Holscher and Republican Ty Masterson was too close to call.
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Leaning Left2Leaning Right0Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution75% Center
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