Kansas Governor Election 2026: Live Results
The Kansas Governor Election 2026 is on November 3, 2026. Cindy Holscher (Democrat) faces Republican Ty Masterson. The seat is currently held by Democrats and is open this year. VoteTide rates the race Lean R. Prediction markets give Ty Masterson a 65% chance of winning. The average of the last 5 polls has Cindy Holscher ahead by 0.0 points. The last polls in Kansas close at 9 p.m. Eastern.
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Updated Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:53:42 GMT
Results
No votes have been reported yet. Polls close at 9 p.m. Eastern.
Candidates
- Cindy Holscher (Democrat)
- Ty Masterson (Republican)
Odds
- Polymarket: Democrat 35%, Republican 65%
Rating: Lean R
Latest polls
| Pollster | Dates | Holscher | Masterson |
|---|---|---|---|
| AtlasIntel | October 28 – November 1, 2026 | 50% | 46% |
| Survey 160 | October 27 – November 1, 2026 | 49% | 48% |
| New York Times/Siena University | October 27 – November 1, 2026 | 48% | 47% |
| YouGov | October 26–29, 2026 | 49% | 50% |
| Emerson College | October 26–28, 2026 | 48% | 53% |
| The Washington Post/SSPG | October 22–26, 2026 | 51% | 45% |
| SSRS | October 20–26, 2026 | 45% | 50% |
| Global Strategy Group (D) | October 18–21, 2026 | 47% | 47% |
| YouGov | September 24 – October 4, 2026 | 44% | 47% |
| New York Times/Siena University | September 22–30, 2026 | 44% | 49% |
What's at stake
For the country
- Governors don't vote in Congress, but they run elections, carry out federal programs like Medicaid, and often lead their party nationally.
- A Republican win would be a flip from Democratic control.
For Kansas
- The governor signs or vetoes state laws, writes the state budget, runs state agencies, appoints officials and judges in many states, and in many states shapes how district maps are drawn.
- For Kansas, the result decides whether the governor's party matches the legislature's, which shapes what can pass in the next four years.
- It is an open seat, so there is no incumbent advantage this year.
Cindy Holscher
- Supporters say a Democratic governor would invest in public schools and expand health coverage.
- They argue for protecting abortion access at the state level and raising wages.
Ty Masterson
- Supporters say a Republican governor would cut state income taxes and limit state spending.
- They argue for school choice, public-safety funding and fewer business regulations.
Arguments are summarised at party level from each side's stated priorities, not quotes from the candidates.
Frequently asked questions
Who is running in the Kansas Governor Election 2026?
Cindy Holscher (D), Ty Masterson (R).
Who is favored to win the Kansas governor race?
Prediction markets give Ty Masterson a 65% chance. VoteTide's rating is Lean R.
When do polls close in Kansas?
On November 3, 2026, the last polls in Kansas close at 9 p.m. Eastern. The first results usually appear within an hour.
Where do these Kansas results come from?
Vote counts come from official election sources as they are published (and from the AP when configured). Odds come from Kalshi and Polymarket, and polls from public polling tables. The page refreshes every minute.
Kansas at a glance
- 2024 presidential result: Trump +16.1
- Electoral votes: 6
- U.S. House seats: 4