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Kansas ballot

Governor of Kansas

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: August 4, 2026

General election

Democratic

Cindy Holscher is running for Governor of Kansas with prior campaign experience. She supports lowering costs on healthcare, housing, childcare, and groceries for working families while cutting property taxes. Holscher emphasizes protecting Social Security and Medicare, expanding education funding, and placing guardrails on corporate data centers to protect rural communities.

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RepublicanSmall business owner

Ty Masterson is a small business owner for Governor of Kansas.

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Primary

RepublicanGeneral contractor

Charlotte O'Hara is a Republican candidate for Governor of Kansas in the 2026 election.

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DemocraticAdvanced

Cindy Holscher is running for Governor of Kansas with prior campaign experience. She supports lowering costs on healthcare, housing, childcare, and groceries for working families while cutting property taxes. Holscher emphasizes protecting Social Security and Medicare, expanding education funding, and placing guardrails on corporate data centers to protect rural communities.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Curt Skoog is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Kansas in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticGovernment administrator

Ethan Corson is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Kansas in the 2026 election.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateManager

Nick Reinecker is a Republican candidate for Governor of Kansas in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateBusiness owner

Philip Sarnecki is a Republican candidate for Governor of Kansas in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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Republican

Scott Schwab is a Republican candidate for Governor of Kansas in the 2026 election.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateBusiness owner and president

Stacy Rogers is a Republican candidate for Governor of Kansas in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanAdvancedSmall business owner

Ty Masterson is a small business owner for Governor of Kansas.

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RepublicanPharmacist

Vicki Schmidt is a Republican candidate for Governor of Kansas in the 2026 election.

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