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Ty Masterson, Kansas Senate president, has won the Republican nomination for governor in a crowded seven-candidate race, capturing about 40% of the vote. He rode a wave of support from Donald Trump and powerful groups like the NRA, positioning himself as a seasoned lawmaker ready to cut taxes and tackle public safety while railing against “wokeness.” But not all rivals agreed—opponents like Philip Sarnecki criticized his past support for data centers, while others including Vicki Schmidt and Scott Schwab pulled strong vote shares. For Republicans, this win signals a major push to reclaim the governor’s office after eight years under Democrat Laura Kelly, while Democrats scramble to pick their own nominee. Masterson’s rise began in local government in Andover and climbed through the state legislature to his current leadership role.

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