Kansas Governor’s Race Heats Up | Kansas City News

Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 20, 2026 · 1m

Kansas’ 2026 governor’s race is heating up with ten candidates vying for the top spot—three Democrats and seven Republicans—after term-limited incumbent Laura Kelly steps aside. Democrats face a tough hill, while Republicans are energized by Trump-backed frontrunner Ty Masterson. From bipartisan state senator Ethan Corson to anti-establishment Cindy Holscher, and from conservative county commissioner Charlotte O’Hara to late-entry mayor Curt Skoog and surprise legalization advocate Nick Reinecker, voters are getting a wide range of voices. With the August 4 primary looming, the Sunflower…