Trump-backed Masterson to contest Kansas governor race against Holscher

Republican State Senate President Ty Masterson won his primary in Kansas with Trump’s endorsement, while Democratic State Senator Cindy Holscher won hers, setting up a fall showdown for governor in a GOP-leaning state governed by a Democrat before term limits. Holscher ran on a progressive, anti‑establishment platform and highlighted working people’s concerns, including a moratorium on new data-center construction; Masterson led a crowded Republican field to face her, aided by Trump’s backing. The race follows Democratic Governor Laura Kelly’s term, and voters in Kansas currently trend Republican, with Cook labeling the general election lean Republican.