May 24, 2026, 3:20 p.m. CT
- Former President Donald Trump endorsed Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson for the 2026 governor’s race.
- Masterson is one of nine declared candidates in the Republican primary.
- Masterson stated he was honored by the endorsement and would continue to fight for conservative values.
President Donald Trump has made an endorsement in the Republican primary for the 2026 Kansas governor’s race.
Trump endorsed Senate President Ty Masterson on May 24.
“Ty Masterson has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next Governor of Kansas — HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!” Trump said in a post on Truth Social.
“It is my Great Honor to endorse Ty Masterson, a fantastic Candidate running to be the next Governor of the Great State of Kansas, a place I love and WON BIG in 2016, 2020, and 2024!” Trump said. “Ty will run on the Republican ‘ticket’ with my friend, the Great U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, who, along with many America First Patriots in Kansas, strongly believe in him.
“A highly successful Small Business Owner and Entrepreneur, and Kansas’ very popular State Senate President, Ty has dedicated his life to serving his Community. As your next Governor, Ty will work tirelessly to Champion Kansas Values, Promote our Amazing Farmers and Ranchers, Grow our Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Advance MADE IN THE U.S.A., Unleash American Energy DOMINANCE, Keep our Border SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Ensure LAW AND ORDER, Support our Brave Military, Veterans, and Law Enforcement, Safeguard our Elections, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment.”
Masterson, of Andover, is one of nine declared Republicans running in the GOP primary.
“I am deeply honored to receive President Donald J. Trump’s endorsement,” Masterson said in a statement. “President Trump transformed our country by fighting for secure borders, lower taxes, American energy dominance, and putting working families first. In Kansas, I’ve taken that same approach — leading the fight to cut taxes, stand up to the left’s agenda, and defend our values.
“As Governor, I’ll continue that fight to deliver real results for Kansas families and keep our state strong, safe, and free. I ask all Sunflower State Republicans to stand with President Trump and join me in our fight to take back Kansas.”
Jason Alatidd is a Statehouse reporter for The Topeka Capital-Journal. He can be reached by email at jalatidd@usatodayco.com. Follow him on X @Jason_Alatidd.
