Donald Trump endorses Ty Masterson for Kansas governor

On May 24, 2026, President Donald Trump endorsed Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson for governor of Kansas. Trump highlighted Masterson's positions on the Second Amendment, tax reductions, and border security, stating that Masterson would 'work tirelessly to Champion Kansas Values.' Masterson has previously been associated with Trump and has received support from figures linked to Trump's 2024 presidential campaign. He expressed gratitude for the endorsement, emphasizing the need for a conservative leader in Kansas. Current Governor Laura Kelly is term-limited and cannot run for a third term. Trump won Kansas by approximately 16 percentage points in the 2024 presidential election. The primary election is scheduled for August, with Masterson among nine GOP candidates in the race.