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. From 2005 to 2008, he was a representative in the Kansas House of Representatives. He lives in Andover and served on the Andover City Council.
Masterson is the Republican nominee in the 2026 Kansas gubernatorial election facing Democratic nominee Cindy Holscher.
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Early life and education
Masterson was born on September 23, 1969 in El Dorado, Kansas. 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:
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.