Donald Trump Endorses Ty Masterson as Next Kansas Governor
Trump’s backing could boost Masterson in a crowded primary, where nine Republicans are running and the filing deadline is June 1.
- On Sunday, President Donald Trump endorsed Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson for governor, posting on Truth Social that Masterson has his "Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next Governor of Kansas."
- The endorsement follows a White House letter sent three weeks ago to Masterson and House Speaker Dan Hawkins, praising the Republican-led Kansas Legislature for delivering on Trump's policy priorities.
- U.S. Senator Roger Marshall endorsed Masterson shortly after Trump, calling him a "tremendous addition to the ticket," while the candidate faces a crowded primary field including former Governor Jeff Colyer and Secretary of State Scott Schwab.
- Kansas Democratic Party Chair Jeanna Repass criticized the move, alleging that "Ty Masterson and the Republican field have spent the last year auditioning for Donald Trump," putting his agenda ahead of Kansas families.
- Washburn University professor Bob Beatty noted that while Masterson has less statewide name recognition than Colyer, the endorsement enables him to launch a significant ad campaign ahead of the August 4 primary.
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Hastings TribuneTy Masterson wins President Donald Trump’s endorsement in Kansas governor race
President Donald Trump has spoken. On Sunday, the undisputed leader of the Republican Party threw his weight behind Ty Masterson in the Kansas governor’s race, instantly securing his status as the frontrunner in a nine-candidate GOP primary field. “It is…
President Donald Trump endorses Kansas Senate president in GOP campaign for governor
Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson, R-Andover, lands Republican gubernatorial endorsement of President Donald Trump to boost prospects of prevailing in August GOP primary. This image is of Masterson in the Capitol on March 26, 2025 (Photo by Grace Hills/Kansas Reflector)TOPEKA — President Donald Trump endorsed Senate President Ty Masterson on Sunday in the Republican primary for Kansas governor. Trump posted to Truth Social the 20-year member…
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