These are the general-election candidates on Kansas's ballot for November 3, 2026, by office and party, following the state's primary. This guide covers statewide offices and U.S. House races. It is nonpartisan and factual. See the Kansas 2026 overview for the fuller picture.
Governor of Kansas
Cindy Holscher Democratic
Ty Masterson Republican
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
U.S. Senate
Doc Marshall RepublicanIncumbent
Adam Hamilton Democratic
David Graha Libertarian
David Graham Libertarian
Secretary of State
Jennifer Day Democratic
Pat Proctor Republican
Scott Morgan United Kansas
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
Attorney General
Kris Kobach RepublicanIncumbent
Chris Mann Democratic
Treasurer
Steve Johnson RepublicanIncumbent
Juan Luengo Democratic
Eric Lund Libertarian
Commissioner of Insurance
Dinah Sykes Democratic
Dan Hawkins Republican
Ric Koehn Libertarian
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
U.S. House, District 1
Tracey Mann RepublicanIncumbent
Lauren Reinhold Democratic
Steven Jacob Libertarian
U.S. House, District 2
Derek Schmidt RepublicanIncumbent
Don Coover Democratic
John Hauer Libertarian
U.S. House, District 3
Sharice Davids DemocraticIncumbent
Eric Jenkins Republican
Steve Hohe Libertarian
U.S. House, District 4
Ron Estes RepublicanIncumbent
Katy Tyndell Democratic
Drew Cranmer Libertarian
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Also on the Kansas ballot
Beyond the statewide and congressional races above, Kansas voters also decide state legislative races and county and municipal offices, which appear on local ballots, along with any statewide ballot measures.
How to vote in Kansas
The general election is November 3, 2026. On Election Day, polls in Kansas are open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST (CST in parts of the state). Confirm your registration, polling place, and mail-ballot options at Vote.org and your state election office. Getting your supporters to turn out is what decides the closest races.
Frequently asked questions
Who is running in Kansas in 2026?
Governor: Cindy Holscher (Democratic), Ty Masterson (Republican). U.S. Senate: Doc Marshall (Republican), Adam Hamilton (Democratic), David Graha (Libertarian), David Graham (Libertarian). Every voter also decides state legislative and local races on their ballot.
What time do polls open and close in Kansas on Election Day?
On Election Day, polls in Kansas are open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST (CST in parts of the state).
When is the Kansas election in 2026?
The general election is November 3, 2026, following the state's 2026 primary.
Candidate information reflects the general-election ballot as of the date above, drawn from nonpartisan sources including The Green Papers and state election authorities. Verify the final ballot with your local election office.
Keep reading: Kansas 2026 elections and the 2026 midterms are a turnout election.