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The next governor of Kansas is set to inherit a $1 billion stadium deal for the Chiefs — a project both candidates helped launch but now fiercely debate. Republican Ty Masterson celebrates it as a “huge win,” while Democratic rival Cindy Holscher, who initially backed the bonds, now warns of taxpayer burdens. Critics call the promised economic returns “ridiculous,” pointing to low-wage, short-term jobs and a massive tax district that hints lawmakers doubt the stadium’s ability to pay for itself — potentially forcing future hikes. As voters head to the polls, this high-stakes gamble could shape the election — even if stadiums rarely sway ballots.

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