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Governor of Kansas

Results updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET

Laura Kelly (Democrat) has been governor of Kansas since January 14, 2019. The 2026 governor's race has not been called. Cindy Holscher leads Ty Masterson by 7,644 votes (0.7 points) with 95% of the expected vote counted.

GovernorLaura Kelly (D)
In office sinceJanuary 14, 2019
Current term ends2027
Next election2026 (counting) · then 2030

2026 governor's race

Not yet called · 95% counted

CandidateVoteVotes
Cindy Holscher (D)50.4%551,243
Ty Masterson (R)49.7%543,599

95% of the expected vote counted. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.

PoliGov's final forecast gave Cindy Holscher a 25% chance and Ty Masterson a 75% chance (Tilt R).

Kansas forecast and results · Senators · Congressional districts

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