Tech & AI
Supports pausing new data-center approvals until safeguards are established.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Cindy Holscher
Candidate for Governor · Kansas
Running mate: KC Ohaebosim
THE PERSON
Background
Cindy Holscher is a Kansas state senator and former state representative. Her background includes corporate management at Sprint and substitute teaching; she grew up near Slater, Missouri, before her political career in Kansas.
Roots
- Service: Kansas House, 2017–2020; Kansas Senate since 2021.
Education
- University of Missouri · journalism and political science studies, graduated 1992
Background sources checked October 27, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Cannabis
Supports legalizing recreational and medical cannabis and using resulting revenue for schools and public services.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Education
Supports investment in public schools and opportunities for children.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
Governor · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 23, 2026.
Kansas Secretary of State · Candidates for the 2026 General (form selection 36) ↗Portrait source ↗Photo: Catboy69 · CC BY 4.0 · Cropped to fit
The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.