Governor · 2026
Kansas governor
12 candidates registered with the Kansas Secretary of State (Campaign Finance Viewer) for the 2026 election on November 3, 2026, sorted by money raised.
Candidates and money
| Candidate | Status | Raised | Cash on hand | Through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Sarnecki Republican | Lost the primary | $3,423,560.66 | $474,198.38 | July 23, 2026 |
| Scott Schwab Republican | Lost the primary | $2,568,196.56 | $308,769.58 | July 23, 2026 |
| Jeff Colyer Republican | Withdrew | $2,216,355.45 | $321,461.91 | July 23, 2026 |
| Ethan Corson Democratic | Lost the primary | $2,090,340.57 | $278,111.95 | July 23, 2026 |
| Ty Masterson Republican | General-election nominee | $1,462,533.40 | $430,211.71 | July 23, 2026 |
| Vicki Schmidt Republican | Lost the primary | $1,249,890.60 | $81,446.73 | July 23, 2026 |
| Joy Eakins Republican | Withdrew | $1,182,212.81 | $0.00 | July 23, 2026 |
| Cindy Holscher Democratic | General-election nominee | $810,582.28 | $64,933.65 | July 23, 2026 |
| Charlotte O'Hara Republican | Lost the primary | $644,784.78 | $1,296.73 | July 23, 2026 |
| Curt Skoog Democratic | Lost the primary | $286,460.61 | $56,428.94 | July 23, 2026 |
| Stacy Rogers Republican | Lost the primary | $34,022.47 | $3,062.43 | July 23, 2026 |
| Sharilyn Ray Party not listed | Registered with the state; not on Wikipedia’s candidate list | $8,126.24 | $15,359.53 | July 23, 2026 |
From reports filed with the Kansas Secretary of State (Campaign Finance Viewer), retrieved October 24, 2026. Totals from the Summary of each electronically filed Receipts and Expenditures Report for periods starting January 1, 2025, or later, added together (total contributions and other receipts, and total expenditures and other disbursements); an amended report replaces the original. In-kind contributions are not included. Cash on hand is the latest report’s closing balance.
Polling and ratings
Race ratings
Recent polls
Polling average: Cindy Holscher 44.4% · Ty Masterson 48.8% (Masterson +4.4%). Averages listed on Wikipedia from 270toWin, Decision Desk HQ, FiftyPlusOne, RealClearPolitics, Silver Bulletin.
| Pollster | Dates | Sample | Margin of error | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Strategy Group (D) | October 18–21, 2026 | 600 (LV) | ±4.0% | Cindy Holscher 47% · Ty Masterson 47% |
| YouGov | September 24 – October 4, 2026 | 2,255 (LV) | ±3.2% | Cindy Holscher 44% · Ty Masterson 47% |
| New York Times/Siena University | September 22–30, 2026 | 605 (LV) | ± 2.1% | Cindy Holscher 44% · Ty Masterson 49% |
| Emerson College | September 15–16, 2026 | 750 (LV) | ± 3.6% | Cindy Holscher 44% · Ty Masterson 51% |
| Global Strategy Group (D) | September 13–16, 2026 | 800 (LV) | ± 3.5% | Cindy Holscher 49% · Ty Masterson 46% |
| co/efficient (R) | September 8–10, 2026 | 915 (LV) | ± 3.2% | Cindy Holscher 43% · Ty Masterson 51% |
Ratings and polls as listed on Wikipedia: 2026 Kansas gubernatorial election (retrieved October 24, 2026), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. TerraCivic does not rate races or compute its own average.
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