# Holscher wins Kansas governor's race

> Democratic state Sen. Cindy Holscher narrowly defeats Republican Ty Masterson to keep the office in Republican-leaning Kansas.
- Title: Holscher wins Kansas governor's race · NBC News | Shortify
- Summary: Democratic state Sen. Cindy Holscher narrowly defeats Republican Ty Masterson to keep the office in Republican-leaning Kansas. Kansas state Sen.
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- Source: NBC News — https://nbcnews.com/video/kansas-state-sen-cindy-holscher-wins-governor-s-race-nbc-news-projects-273379397505
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## Democrat wins Kansas governor race
Kansas state Sen. Cindy Holscher, a Democrat, has narrowly won the governor's race, NBC News projects on November twelfth, twenty twenty-six.
## Holscher defeats Trump-backed opponent
Holscher defeated Republican state Senate President Ty Masterson, who was backed by President Donald Trump, in the race to succeed two-term Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly.
## Democrats extend control in red state
The victory extends the Democratic Party's hold on Kansas' governor's office in a state that leans Republican, keeping the seat out of Republican hands.
## Key takeaway

Kansas state Sen. Cindy Holscher, a Democrat, won the governor's race on November twelfth, twenty twenty-six, defeating Republican Ty Masterson and extending her party's hold on the office.