This one should be fun and will also garner nationwide attention . Republican state Senate President Ty Masterson will face Democratic state Sen. Cindy Holscher in Kansas’ election for governor this fall, NBC News projects, setting up a contest that represents the GOP’s best gubernatorial pickup opportunity this year. Masterson rode an endorsement from President Donald Trump to emerge from a crowded GOP field, while Holscher focused on a progressive, anti-establishment message to defeat a fellow state Sen. Ethan Corson, who was backed by term-limited Democratic Gov. Trump-backed Ty Masterson wins Republican nomination for Kansas governor NBC News projects that Masterson, the state Senate president, emerged from the primary in a contest that represents a top pick-up opportunity for the GOP this fall. Populist Cindy Holscher beats establishment pick for Kansas Democratic gubernatorial primary Holscher's victory is a blow to outgoing Gov.