Kansas · Governor · Election Day Nov 3, 2026

Kansas Governor: Holscher vs. Masterson

Holscher leads by 0.5 points in the Crosstab average of recent polls. Crosstab rates it Toss Up.

Holscher (D)48.4%
Masterson (R)47.9%
Chance of winning · Crosstab forecast
Holscher 48%52% Masterson
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Polling average over time

434852 47.8% 48.5% Aug 16, 2026Nov 1, 2026
Crosstab average of each day's latest polls (up to six from the past 45 days).

Every poll

PollsterDateHolscherMasterson
NY Times/SienaNov 1, 20264847
Survey 160Nov 1, 20264948
AtlasIntelNov 1, 20265046
YouGovOct 29, 20264950
EmersonOct 28, 20264650
SSRSOct 26, 20264550
The Washington Post/SSPGOct 26, 20265145
Global Strategy GroupOct 21, 20264747
YouGovOct 4, 20264447
NY Times/SienaSep 30, 20264449
Wedgewood PollsSep 24, 20264852
EmersonSep 18, 20264451
Global Strategy GroupSep 16, 20264946
co/efficientSep 11, 20264351
Global Strategy GroupAug 16, 20264746

The candidates

Cindy Holscher
Democrat

Cynthia L. Holscher is an American politician who represented the 16th district in the Kansas House of Representatives from 2017 to 2020 and has represented the 8th district in the Kansas Senate since 2021. She is a member of the Democratic Party and is the party’s nominee in the…

Talks about: Property Taxes, Data Centers, Minimum Wage, Healthcare Access, Social Security/Medicare
Ty Masterson
Republican

Ty Masterson is an American politician who is the president of the Kansas Senate. A member of the Republican Party, he has represented the 16th district since 2009. From 2005 to 2008, he was a representative in the Kansas House of Representatives. He lives in Andover and served o…

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Questions people ask

Who is winning the Kansas governor's race?

Holscher leads by 0.5 points in the Crosstab average of 8 recent polls (Holscher vs. Masterson). Crosstab's forecast gives Masterson a 52% chance to win.

When is the Kansas governor's election?

Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Who is running for Kansas governor in 2026?

Holscher (D), Masterson (R).