Cindy Holscher leads Ty Masterson by 5,564 votes in Kansas governor race
Kansas Democratic state senator Cindy Holscher is ahead of Republican Senate President Ty Masterson by 5,564 votes, a margin that triggers a post‑election audit under state law.
Key points
- Cindy Holscher leads Ty Masterson by 5,564 votes in the unofficial final count.
- The margin is less than 1% of total votes, triggering a mandatory audit.
- Masterson says results need another look and will follow the audit process.
- Six statewide races, including governor, are under close‑race audit.
- All precincts reported confirming the 5,564‑vote lead.
Kansas gubernatorial race results
Democratic state senator Cindy Holscher declared victory in the Kansas gubernatorial contest on Wednesday.
The unofficial final vote totals show Holscher ahead of Republican Senate President Ty Masterson by 5,564 votes.
The margin, less than 1% of the total votes, triggers a post‑election audit under Kansas law.
Masterson said the results require “another look” and that his campaign will follow the audit process.
Six statewide races, including the governor’s race, are currently under a close‑race audit.
All precincts reported on Wednesday, confirming the 5,564‑vote lead.
Your questions, answered
What is the margin between Holscher and Masterson in the Kansas governor race?
Cindy Holscher is ahead by 5,564 votes, less than 1% of the total votes.
What happens when a Kansas election margin is less than 1%?
Kansas law requires a post‑election audit of the race.
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