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Republican Ty Masterson and Democrat Cindy Holscher to face off in Kansas governor’s race
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Republican state Senate President Ty Masterson will face Democratic state Sen. Cindy Holscher in the Kansas gubernatorial race this fall, with the contest seen as the GOP's best pickup opportunity this year.
- Masterson secured the GOP nomination with an endorsement from former President Donald Trump, while Holscher won the Democratic primary by promoting a progressive, anti-establishment platform.
- Holscher emphasized her connection to working-class voters and opposition to new data center construction, defeating Ethan Corson, who was heavily supported and outspent by term-limited Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly.
- Gov. Kelly endorsed Corson as the candidate best positioned to attract moderate Republican and independent voters, warning that Holscher was more of an extremist and expressing concern about Kansas' future if Corson loses.
- Despite being outspent, Masterson’s Trump endorsement and strong support helped him prevail in a crowded GOP field, with Trump praising him as a "fighter" and "winner" in a recent tele-rally.
