Democrat Cindy Holscher wins Kansas governor race, keeping office for party

Democratic State Senator Cindy Holscher won the Kansas governor's race, maintaining the office for the Democratic Party, NPR reported.

Holscher overcame Republican Ty Masterson, the president of the Kansas Senate, who had the endorsement of former President Trump, according to NPR and NBC News.

Kansas typically votes Republican in presidential elections but often elects Democrats in midterms, the New York Times noted.

Holscher’s victory keeps the governor's office in Democratic hands following term-limited Governor Laura Kelly, the New York Times said.

The election was part of broader Democratic successes in Kansas, including breaking a Republican supermajority in the state House and winning a U.S. Senate seat, the New York Times reported.

Despite Republican wins in other statewide races and legislative majorities, Democrats secured key positions, reflecting Kansas voters' independent streak in midterm elections, the New York Times explained.