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Ty Masterson wins Republican nomination for governor in Kansas
Masterson, backed by strong fundraising and a Trump endorsement, won a crowded seven-candidate primary and will face the Democratic nominee in November.
- On Tuesday, Trump-endorsed Kansas Senate president Ty Masterson won the Republican nomination for Kansas governor, defeating six other candidates in the primary election.
- The crowded GOP field included Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab, Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt, and businessman Phil Sarnecki, who challenged the perceived establishment.
- Masterson campaigned on improving the state's financial situation through property tax relief, leveraging his experience as Senate president and Trump's endorsement.
- Schwab proposed his "JEANS" and "BALD" plans for rural revitalization, while Nick Reinecker positioned himself as "The Kansas Underdog," focusing on tax relief.
- The November 3 general election will feature Masterson against the Democratic candidate, with the winner set to serve as Kansas's next governor starting in January.
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Kansas Republicans calling for party to unite after crowded primary election
Republican gubernatorial nominee Ty Masterson is calling for the Kansas GOP to unite behind him as he looks to retake the Governor's office for the party. Masterson emerged from a crowded Republican primary Tuesday night with a dominant win.
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