GOTV Intel

Ty Masterson

State Senator, Kansas Senate District 16 · Candidate for Kansas Governor · Republican

OfficeholderOn the 2026 ballotCandidate · Kansas Governor · Nov 3 General

Ballot status source: Kansas Secretary of State — 2026 General candidate list: Governor / Lt. Governor tickets 'Cindy Holscher / KC Ohaebosim' · read Sep 24, 2026

Sources (2)
  • Kansas Secretary of State — 2026 General candidate list: Governor / Lt. Governor tickets 'Cindy Holscher / KC Ohaebosim' (Democratic) and 'Ty Masterson / Jeffrey Klemp' (Republican) — Governor, Ty Masterson
  • nominee ticket per Kansas Secretary of State — 2026 Primary Election Official Vote Totals: Masterson / Jeffrey Klemp 148,685 (43.20%)
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Results

Certified results for Kansas Governor

Governor / Lt. Governor

2022 General Election · Nov 8, 2022
CandidateVotesShare
Laura Kelly / David TolandDemocrat499,84949.5%
Derek Schmidt / Katie SawyerRepublican477,59147.3%
Dennis Pyle / Kathleen E. GarrisonIndependent20,4522.0%
Seth Cordell / Evan Laudick-GainsLibertarian11,1061.1%

Official — Kansas Secretary of State (State Board of Canvassers certified); county aggregated from SOS precinct results · Kansas Secretary of State — general election results by precinct

Key Votes

The record

  • Current office: Kansas State Senate, Senate President, District 16 — votes/acts not compiled

    Office per official source. Checked 2026-09-24.

    Sep 24, 2026 · Official · Official source · source

Newest first. A close vote was decided by 5% of the votes cast or less (or 10 votes or fewer, under a fifth of the votes). Broke with party: voted against most of their party, where the record gives the party split.

Advertising

Who is advertising for and against Ty

  • Advertising summary — for and against (2026 cycle)

    For: own campaign $87,900 on Google (“Ty Masterson For Governor” 7 ads, Jun 5–Aug 9, 2026); outside Google ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV not searched. Against: outside Google ads $0–$0; opponent campaign ads $0–$0; Snap $0. 2026 cycle. FEC independent expenditures: not applicable (state race). Meta: not searched — no API access.

    Aug 9, 2026 · Official · Ads summary (2026 cycle) · source

Spend as each platform or filing reports it. Each line is a separate measure, and they are not added together.

In Their Words

What they have said, on the record

“I am on the record saying, by the way, agreeing with the overall goal, I love the way we make things in America. I pushed back and said this isn't the way to do it. You want to see jobs flee this state? Turn Kansas into California.”
Costs, data centers, Trump: Governor candidates debate at Kansas State FairSep 12, 2026 · Press - University Daily Kansan, 2026-09-12 · University Daily Kansan · source
“The locals need to make decisions, but be accountable. You want to destroy agriculture, elect the most liberal, socialist Democrat.”
Costs, data centers, Trump: Governor candidates debate at Kansas State FairSep 12, 2026 · Press - University Daily Kansan, 2026-09-12 · University Daily Kansan · source
“That's not something you can appropriate based on population.”
Costs, data centers, Trump: Governor candidates debate at Kansas State FairSep 12, 2026 · Press - University Daily Kansan, 2026-09-12 · University Daily Kansan · source
“She's for the government every time.”
Costs, data centers, Trump: Governor candidates debate at Kansas State FairSep 12, 2026 · Press - University Daily Kansan, 2026-09-12 · University Daily Kansan · source
“One of us wants to reduce spending, go after waste, fraud and abuse. The other wants to raise your taxes.”
Costs, data centers, Trump: Governor candidates debate at Kansas State FairSep 12, 2026 · Press - University Daily Kansan, 2026-09-12 · University Daily Kansan · source
“We need to make sure that Kansas is the model in the nation.”
In Kansas governor's race, Republican Ty Masterson will face Democrat Cindy HolscherAug 4, 2026 · Press - KCUR, 2026-08-04 · KCUR / Kansas Public Radio · source
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“We need young mothers not worried about grocery and gas prices, small businesses worried about making payroll.”
In Kansas governor's race, Republican Ty Masterson will face Democrat Cindy HolscherAug 4, 2026 · Press - KCUR, 2026-08-04 · KCUR / Kansas Public Radio · source
“I'm proud to stand with him as we fight for Kansas.”
In Kansas governor's race, Republican Ty Masterson will face Democrat Cindy HolscherAug 4, 2026 · Press - KCUR, 2026-08-04 · KCUR / Kansas Public Radio · source
“I want to thank President Trump for his friendship and his support throughout this campaign.”
In Kansas governor's race, Republican Ty Masterson will face Democrat Cindy HolscherAug 4, 2026 · Press - KCUR, 2026-08-04 · KCUR / Kansas Public Radio · source
“Kansans have waited long enough. Making Kansas affordable again starts with delivering property tax relief.”
Kansas Homeowners Bill of Rights: Masterson Unveils Plan to Finish the Fight on Property TaxesJul 1, 2026 · Self-published · Masterson for Governor (campaign release via Constant Contact) · source
“I've fought for years to cut property taxes and we've taken real steps toward relief, but the Democrats and local governments that feed off your money have blocked every real fix. That's why I'm running for governor: to give Kansas homeowners a Bill of Rights that caps the rapid increases, reins in government spending, and puts the brakes on the runaway train that's pricing Kansans out of their homes.”
Kansas Homeowners Bill of Rights: Masterson Unveils Plan to Finish the Fight on Property TaxesJul 1, 2026 · Self-published · Masterson for Governor (campaign release via Constant Contact) · source
“Kansans are being taxed out of homes they already own, and it's hitting our seniors and young families the hardest.”
Kansas Homeowners Bill of Rights: Masterson Unveils Plan to Finish the Fight on Property TaxesJul 1, 2026 · Self-published · Masterson for Governor (campaign release via Constant Contact) · source
“Together, with President Trump in our corner, we're going to cut taxes, hold government accountable, support our farmers and ranchers, and keep Kansas moving forward.”
Republican gubernatorial candidate Ty Masterson names running mateJun 1, 2026 · Press - WIBW, 2026-06-01 · WIBW · source
“Jeff has built businesses, met payrolls, created jobs, and earned a reputation for bringing people together and delivering results. He won one of the toughest races in Kansas because voters trusted his vision and his record.”
Republican gubernatorial candidate Ty Masterson names running mateJun 1, 2026 · Press - WIBW, 2026-06-01 · WIBW · source
“He's a businessman, job creator, and proven conservative who understands what it takes to grow an economy, create opportunity, and strengthen communities.”
Republican gubernatorial candidate Ty Masterson names running mateJun 1, 2026 · Press - WIBW, 2026-06-01 · WIBW · source
“Jeff Klemp is exactly the kind of Kansan I want serving alongside me.”
Republican gubernatorial candidate Ty Masterson names running mateJun 1, 2026 · Press - WIBW, 2026-06-01 · WIBW · source

Interviews and Published Statements

  • Kansas Homeowners Bill of Rights: Masterson Unveils Plan to Finish the Fight on Property Taxes

    Jul 1, 2026 · Self-published · Masterson for Governor (campaign release) · source

In the News

Press coverage

Headlines link to the original reporting, captured on the date shown.

Reach Them

Websites and accounts

  • Campaign website capture

    Campaign website https://www.mastersonforgovernor.com/ captured 2026-09-24T15:44:21Z (1280x900 viewport, logged-out).

    Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign website · source
  • Campaign website: https://www.mastersonforgovernor.com/

    Source: curl GET 2026-09-24

    Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign website · source

Polls

Public polls

  • Emerson College Polling for Nexstar MediaGeneral election · Governor

    Ty Masterson 51% · Cindy Holscher 44% · Undecided 6%

    Sep 15, 2026 to Sep 16, 2026 · 750 LV · ±3.6 pts · text/online · Emerson College Polling/Nexstar Media Kansas Survey

Released public polls of this race, as each pollster reported them. A poll is a snapshot, not a forecast.

The 2026 Field

Who else is running for Kansas Governor

  • Cindy HolscherDemocrat · On the 2026 ballot · Lt. Governor running mate: KC Ohaebosim

The Paper Trail

Filings, results and exhibits

  • On the ballot: Governor of Kansas — November 3, 2026 general election

    Listed as "Ty Masterson" (Republican) on the Kansas Secretary of State certified candidate list for the 2026 General Election (as of 2026-09-24). Checked 2026-09-24.

    Sep 24, 2026 · Official · Kansas Secretary of State · source
  • On the Nov 3, 2026 general ballot — Governor, KS-GOV

    Ballot designation: R

    Sep 24, 2026 · Official · Johnson County (KS) Election Office · source
  • Governor · KS-GOV

    Republican · Candidate · On the 2026 ballot

    Sep 24, 2026 · Official · Johnson County (KS) Election Office · source

Not on file for Ty yet: Their Money. Coverage varies by state and office.

File read Sep 25, 2026. Each item names its source. Record ID p_2tyennqhh.

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