Kansas governor race 2026
There is no incumbent in this race. Forecasters rate it Lean R. Polymarket prices Democrats at 23% and Republicans at 74%.
Candidates2 listed
| Candidate for governor | Running mate | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cindy Holscher | KC Ohaebosim | Democratic | nominee |
| Ty Masterson | Jeff Klemp | Republican | nominee |
Reported Names, party and status as compiled in Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Governor races are funded under state law, so campaign money is filed with the state, not the FEC; we do not show it yet.
Forecasts and ratingsforecaster median and Polymarket
Consensus (median of 7): Lean R Estimate
| Forecaster | Rating | Date listed | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook Political Report | Lean R | 2026-10-01 | flip from current holder |
| Inside Elections | Tilt R | 2026-10-01 | flip from current holder |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Lean R | 2026-10-06 | flip from current holder |
| Decision Desk HQ | Lean R | 2026-10-11 | flip from current holder |
| Fox News | Lean R | 2026-10-06 | |
| RealClearPolitics | Toss-up | 2026-10-05 | |
| Silver Bulletin | Lean R | 2026-10-11 | flip from current holder |
Ratings are each publisher's own, compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). The date is the one listed there; a rater may have changed its call since, and “dated” means more than 45 days old. Open the forecaster for its current rating.
Prediction market
Democratic 23.0% · Republican 74.5% Estimate
Polymarket price read as a probability (the two prices need not add up to exactly 100%). Volume $62,462, snapshot 2026-10-15. Thin market: small trades can move the price. View the market · About Polymarket