Primary
Democratic Primary
Held August 4, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cindy Holscher ✓ | 109,360 | 48.8% | |
| Ethan Corson | 86,554 | 38.7% | |
| Curt Skoog | 28,002 | 12.5% |
Republican Primary
Held August 4, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Masterson ✓ | 147,167 | 54.5% | |
| Philip Sarnecki | 76,304 | 28.2% | |
| Vicki Schmidt | 46,690 | 17.3% | |
| Charlotte O'Hara | — | — |
Full calendar and every race: Kansas primary guide
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General Election Polling Trend
PollingSource average — trailing average of all polls from the last 30 days.
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Candidates
Cindy Holscher Nominee
DemocratTy Masterson Nominee
RepublicanGeneral Election Polling Average
Average reflects all polls from the last 30 days; table shows the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more. How accurate is each pollster? →
| Pollster | Date | Sample | MoE | Dem | Rep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Strategy Group (D) partisan·D | 2026-08-16 | 600 LV | ±4.00 | Cindy Holscher 47.00% | Ty Masterson 46.00% |
Questions About This Race
Who is winning the 2026 Kansas governor's race?
Cindy Holscher leads Ty Masterson 47% to 46% in the PollingSource polling average — a D+1.0 margin based on 1 poll from the last 30 days.
Is the 2026 Kansas governor's race competitive?
Yes — the PollingSource polling average rates this race a Toss-up, the most competitive category.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 Kansas governor's race say?
The most recent public poll, from Global Strategy Group (D) (completed August 16, 2026), found Cindy Holscher (D) at 47% and Ty Masterson (R) at 46%.
When is the 2026 Kansas governor's race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of every scientific public poll of the race from the last 30 days — we do not exclude pollsters. Each race page lists the individual polls behind the average with pollster, field dates, sample size, and margin of error. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
Race Notes
Term-limited, open seat in red state