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Cindy Holscher wins in Kansas, holding governor's office for Democrats
NPR • • general
Key Points:
- Democratic state Sen. Cindy Holscher won the Kansas governor's race, defeating Republican Ty Masterson, according to the Associated Press, maintaining Democratic control in a state expected to flip Republican.
- Masterson, state Senate president and endorsed by former President Trump, was seen as the frontrunner in a state with a Republican-leaning legislature and voting history.
- Holscher campaigned on populist themes, opposing school vouchers, advocating for public school support, a moratorium on new data centers, and cannabis legalization to boost state revenue.
- Masterson promoted lower property taxes, a pro-agriculture and pro-business stance, and faith-based decision-making, labeling Holscher as a radical liberal.
- Holscher dismissed Masterson's labels as political rhetoric, emphasizing her focus on fighting special interests and budget issues linked to prior Republican tax policies.
