Cindy Holscher defeats Ty Masterson for Kansas governor
The Democratic state senator narrowly won the race to succeed Governor Laura Kelly, who could not seek a third term. The victory keeps the governorship in Democratic hands.
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Democratic state Senator Cindy Holscher narrowly defeated Republican Ty Masterson in the Kansas governor’s race, keeping the office in Democratic hands. She will succeed Governor Laura Kelly, a Democrat who was barred by term limits from seeking a third term.
Holscher had already declared victory when the Associated Press called the race on 12 November, The Guardian said. Masterson remains president and Republican leader of the Republican-controlled Kansas state Senate.
From the primary to the governor’s office
Kelly endorsed state Senator Ethan Corson against Holscher in the Democratic primary, then campaigned for Holscher in the general election. President Donald Trump endorsed Masterson.
During the campaign, Holscher promised to halt new data centers. She will take over from Kelly as Kansas’s next governor.
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