Cindy Holscher, 2026 Kansas Governor Democratic candidate
Cindy Holscher
DEMOCRATIC
Kansas State Senate (D)
2021 – Present

2026 Kansas Governor Polls

Ty Masterson, 2026 Kansas Governor Republican candidate
Ty Masterson
REPUBLICAN
President, Kansas State Senate (R)
2021 – Present

2026 Kansas Governor Polling Average:

Aggregate of all polls released for Kansas' Governor election between Democrat Cindy Holscher and Republican Ty Masterson. This page will update the moment new polls are released, including the polling average, projected margin, and survey details.

Year
2026
Race
Governor
State
Kansas
Democratic candidate
Cindy Holscher
Republican candidate
Ty Masterson
Incumbent / open seat
Open Seat
Polling average
45.0% D / 48.0% R
Polling average margin
R +3.0
Last updated
12:00 AM on August 16, 2026
Polls included
1
Latest poll
Global Strategy Group (D) — August 16, 2026

Kansas Governor Polling Trend

2026 Kansas governor Polling Average

Ty Masterson leads Cindy Holscher by 3.0% in the Pollsmax polling average for the 2026 Kansas governor election, 48.0% to 45.0%. The average currently aggregates results from 1 poll. According to the latest Kansas governor poll, conducted by Global Strategy Group (D) on August 16, Holscher leads Masterson 47% to 46%.

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Latest Kansas Governor Polls

Pollster
Date
Sample
Ty Masterson
Cindy Holscher
Margin
Global Strategy Group (D)
August 16, 2026
600 LV
46%
47%
D +1.0

About the Pollsmax Polling Average

Pollsmax creates a time-weighted and partisanship-adjusted polling average from an aggregate of all polls conducted for the general election. See the polling methodology to learn more about how polls are standardized and weighted.