Governor of Kansas

3 November 2026

2026 NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION November 03, 2026

Recorded 10 Oct 2026 · Quote checked on the page 10 Oct 2026

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Most people vote on Election Day, which is the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.

Recorded 10 Oct 2026

in 24 days

Key race

Last margin 2.2 pts (official results)

sos.ks.gov Official source

D-Laura Kelly / David Toland 499,849 49.54% R-Derek Schmidt / Katie Sawyer 477,591 47.33%

Recorded 8 Oct 2026

sos.ks.gov Official source

D-Laura Kelly / David Toland 499,849 49.54% R-Derek Schmidt / Katie Sawyer 477,591 47.33%

Recorded 8 Oct 2026

The seat

Held by: Laura Kelly (Democratic)
sos.ks.gov Official source
R-Ty Masterson / Jeffrey Klemp 148,685 43.20%
Recorded 8 Oct 2026
sos.ks.gov Official source
<tr><td>Governor</td><td>Laura Kelly</td><td>Topeka</td><td>Dem.</td></tr>
Recorded 8 Oct 2026
Last time: Won by 2.2 points (percentage points between the top two)
sos.ks.gov Official source
D-Laura Kelly / David Toland 499,849 49.54% R-Derek Schmidt / Katie Sawyer 477,591 47.33%
Recorded 8 Oct 2026
Election: 2026 United States general election - 3 November 2026
Seat: Kansas governor
sos.ks.gov Official source
R-Ty Masterson / Jeffrey Klemp 148,685 43.20%
Recorded 8 Oct 2026
sos.ks.gov Official source
<tr><td>Governor</td><td>Laura Kelly</td><td>Topeka</td><td>Dem.</td></tr>
Recorded 8 Oct 2026

No candidates are on record for this race yet.

6 on record, 6 official

Last researched 8 October 2026 (UTC).