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Kansas governor polls
Holscher (D) vs. Masterson (R)
Ty Masterson leads the 2026 Kansas governor race by 3.8 points in PolitiKool's polling average, as of Oct. 11, 2026.
- Holscher 44.6%, Masterson 48.4%.
- 6 polls from 6 pollsters, weighted by recency, sample size, pollster record and partisan sponsorship.
- The margin has moved 1.7 points toward Cindy Holscher over the past month.
- Rated Lean R, combining the average with the Cook Political Report, Sabato's Crystal Ball and Inside Elections.
- The seat is held by Laura Kelly (D).
Kansas governor polling average
Cindy Holscher44.6%
Ty Masterson48.4%
MarginMasterson +3.8
Average as of Oct. 11, 2026 · — Cindy Holscher · — Ty Masterson
Latest Kansas governor polls
| Dates | Pollster | Sample | Holscher | Masterson | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 24 – Oct. 4 | YouGov | 2,255 LV | 44% | 47% | Masterson +3 |
| Sept. 22–30 | The New York Times/Siena University | 605 LV | 44% | 49% | Masterson +5 |
| Sept. 22–24 | Wedgewood Polls | 500 LV | 48% | 52% | Masterson +4 |
| Sept. 15–16 | Emerson College / Nexstar Media | 750 LV | 44% | 51% | Masterson +7 |
| Sept. 13–16 | Global Strategy Group (partisan) | 800 LV | 49% | 46% | Holscher +3 |
| Sept. 8–10 | co/efficient (partisan) | 915 LV | 43% | 51% | Masterson +8 |
| Aug. 13–16 | Global Strategy Group (partisan) | 600 LV | 47% | 46% | Holscher +1 |