Vicki Schmidt

Republican voters in Kansas selected Ty Masterson as their gubernatorial nominee for the November election to succeed term-limited Gov. Laura Kelly. The primary highlighted conservative issues and a constitutional amendment to elect Supreme Court justices directly.

Republican voters in Kansas selected Ty Masterson as their gubernatorial nominee to challenge the Democratic candidate in November. The race aims to succeed term-limited Gov. Laura Kelly, with Republicans seeking to reclaim the governor's mansion and Democrats hoping to retain control. The primary also addressed a Republican-backed constitutional amendment to change how Supreme Court justices are elected.

Republicans aim to flip the Kansas governor's seat in the primaries as Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly, term-limited, cannot run. President Trump endorsed Ty Masterson for the GOP primary, with Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab and Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt also mentioned in the race.

Kansas Republicans will hold a primary to select a gubernatorial candidate amid a 60-year pattern of alternating party control of the governor's office. The race includes candidates endorsed by Donald Trump, while Democrats face competitive primaries for governor and U.S. Senate. A constitutional amendment to allow direct election of state Supreme Court justices will also be considered.

Kansas Republicans aim to retake the governor's office in a primary with multiple candidates, including Ty Masterson and Philip Sarnecki, while Democrats face competitive races for governor and U.S. Senate. The primary also includes a constitutional amendment proposal for direct election of state Supreme Court justices.