Ty Masterson (born September 23, 1969) is an American politician who is the president of the Kansas Senate. A member of the Republican Party, he has represented the 16th district since 2009.Project Vote Smart profile From 2005 to 2008, he was a representative in the Kansas House of Representatives. He lives in Andover and has served on the Andover City Council.
Masterson is the Republican nominee in the 2026 Kansas gubernatorial election facing Democratic nominee Cindy Holscher.
Early life and education Masterson was born on September 23, 1969 in El Dorado, Kansas. Masterson was raised in Wichita, Kansas which is a suburb of Andover, Kansas. According to accounts of his professional career, a family motto of his was "if you're not willing to do something about it, don't complain." This motto heavily influenced his later career in government. He attended Kansas State University for two years before he dropped out and moved to Wichita, Kansas to start his career as a small business owner, contractor, realtor, and a developer before he entered politics.
Committee assignments Masterson serves on these legislative committees:Profile from the Kansas Legislature Federal and State Affairs Public Health and Welfare Utilities
2026 Kansas gubernatorial campaign
Masterson is the Republican nominee in the 2026 gubernatorial election in Kansas, and is endorsed by President Donald Trump.
Personal life Masterson filed for bankruptcy in 2011 after his construction business went under.
Electoral History
References
External links Kansas Senate Campaign website