Ty Masterson
Recent media appearances
None found as of Nov 9, 2026
Top articles
Kansas News Service (via HPPR)Kansas governor election: What to know about the candidates running in NovemberOct 14, 2026
Kansas News Service (via HPPR)In Kansas governor's race, Republican Ty Masterson will face Democrat Cindy HolscherAug 4, 2026
Kansas Reflector (via The Lawrence Times)Masterson scores win in GOP primary for Kansas governor; Holscher prevails in Democratic raceAug 4, 2026
Overview
Ty Masterson is a Republican from Andover who has served in the Kansas Legislature for more than two decades and as Kansas Senate president since 2021. He has worked as a contractor and small business owner. hppr.org
Masterson won a seven-candidate Republican primary for governor in August 2026 with President Trump's endorsement. The seat is open because Gov. Laura Kelly is term-limited, and he ran against Democratic state Sen. Cindy Holscher. hppr.org lawrencekstimes.com
Platform
- Proposes capping growth in property valuations at 3 percent or less a year through a constitutional amendment.hppr.org
- Proposes a Homeowners Bill of Rights to protect homeowners from rising property taxes.mastersonforgovernor.com
- Proposes a Kansas Ratepayer Protection Pledge to shield families, farms and businesses from higher costs created by outside interests.mastersonforgovernor.com
- Says voters want lower taxes, safe communities, educational freedom and an economy that creates opportunity.lawrencekstimes.com