Governor · KS · Democratic candidate · 2026

Cindy Holscher

Democratic candidate for governor of Kansas

Kansas state senator focused on property-tax relief, Medicaid expansion, public schools, paid sick leave and regulated cannabis legalization.

StateKansas

OfficeGovernor

ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Cindy stands.

Campaign position

Supports reducing residential assessments and expanding property-tax exemptions for seniors and disabled veterans

Campaign position

Supports Medicaid expansion and streamlining insurance approvals for care prescribed by doctors

Campaign position

Supports pausing new data centers until environmental, employment and budget protections ensure companies cover their costs

Campaign position

Supports a $16 statewide minimum wage, allowing higher local rates, and paid sick leave for workers

Campaign position

Supports fully funding public schools and special education, along with free school lunches for every student

Campaign position

Supports a regulated medical and recreational cannabis industry, with revenue helping fund public schools

Record and background

2017
Accomplishment
Helped reverse the Brownback tax cuts
Worked with other legislators to design and pass the reversal of Brownback-era tax cuts.
Elected in 2020
Experience
State senator
Serves in the Kansas Senate.

Accomplishment
Helped secure additional school funding
Helped secure $500 million in new public-school funding with legislative colleagues.
Accomplishment
Co-founded the Women’s Bipartisan Caucus
Helped establish the caucus while serving in the Kansas House.
Experience
State representative
Served in the Kansas House before election to the Senate.
Experience
Substitute teacher
Worked as a substitute teacher during a local teacher shortage.

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