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%)
Results
Certified results for Kansas Governor
Governor / Lt. Governor
2022 General Election · Nov 8, 2022| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Kelly / David TolandDemocrat | Democrat | 499,849 | 49.5% |
| Derek Schmidt / Katie SawyerRepublican | Republican | 477,591 | 47.3% |
| Dennis Pyle / Kathleen E. GarrisonIndependent | Independent | 20,452 | 2.0% |
| Seth Cordell / Evan Laudick-GainsLibertarian | Libertarian | 11,106 | 1.1% |
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.”
“The locals need to make decisions, but be accountable. You want to destroy agriculture, elect the most liberal, socialist Democrat.”
“That's not something you can appropriate based on population.”
“She's for the government every time.”
“One of us wants to reduce spending, go after waste, fraud and abuse. The other wants to raise your taxes.”
“We need to make sure that Kansas is the model in the nation.”
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“We need young mothers not worried about grocery and gas prices, small businesses worried about making payroll.”
“I'm proud to stand with him as we fight for Kansas.”
“I want to thank President Trump for his friendship and his support throughout this campaign.”
“Kansans have waited long enough. Making Kansas affordable again starts with delivering property tax relief.”
“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.”
“Kansans are being taxed out of homes they already own, and it's hitting our seniors and young families the hardest.”
“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.”
“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.”
“He's a businessman, job creator, and proven conservative who understands what it takes to grow an economy, create opportunity, and strengthen communities.”
“Jeff Klemp is exactly the kind of Kansan I want serving alongside me.”
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
- Costs, data centers, Trump: Governor candidates debate at Kansas State FairSep 12, 2026 · Press - University Daily Kansan, 2026-09-12 · University Daily Kansan
- In Kansas governor's race, Republican Ty Masterson will face Democrat Cindy HolscherAug 4, 2026 · Press - KCUR, 2026-08-04 · KCUR / Kansas Public Radio
- Republican gubernatorial candidate Ty Masterson names running mateJun 1, 2026 · Press - WIBW, 2026-06-01 · WIBW
- Gubernatorial candidate Ty Masterson shares top campaign prioritiesJul 21, 2025 · Press - WIBW, 2025-07-21 · WIBW
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 · sourceCampaign 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 · sourceOn the Nov 3, 2026 general ballot — Governor, KS-GOV
Ballot designation: R
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · Johnson County (KS) Election Office · sourceGovernor · 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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