Cindy
Holscher / KC Ohaebosim

In coverage of the data-center debate, Holscher cited an $8,000 contribution to Masterson from NetChoice's CEO and nearly $1 million in total contributions to Masterson from IT and AI interests. These are Holscher's characterizations as reported; they do not constitute a finding of misconduct.

The Missouri-Kansas-Nebraska Conference of Teamsters endorsed Holscher for governor, according to her campaign.

At a rally in Lawrence, Holscher emphasized raising the minimum wage, increasing affordable housing, capping late rent fees, cannabis policy, and her position on data-center development.

Reporting described Holscher's campaign strategy of drawing sharp contrasts with Masterson on issues including data centers, affordability, and other policy areas.

Kansas Reflector reported that AI data-center development had become a defining campaign issue. Holscher called for pausing new projects until stronger financial and environmental protections are in place. Both she and Masterson had voted for a 2025 law providing tax exemptions to data-center developers; Holscher later said she reconsidered her vote.

A New York Times/Siena poll of 605 likely voters surveyed September 22–30 showed Masterson leading Holscher 49% to 44%, with 7% undecided or declining to answer.

A Democratic ad drew a connection between Republican nominee Ty Masterson and former governor Sam Brownback. Masterson called the ad a 'lie,' according to Kansas Reflector. This is a dispute between campaign sides, not an established finding about the ad's accuracy.

Reporting noted that Holscher stated she is not a socialist, but subsequently campaigned alongside a politician described as one, generating scrutiny of her positioning.

Holscher's campaign launched a television advertisement titled 'Sunflowers,' calling for firm guardrails on data-center development in Kansas.

Holscher's campaign announced a coalition of 21 current and former Republican elected officials supporting her candidacy. This is a campaign announcement and not an independently verified measure of broader voter support.

Holscher announced a statewide campaign tour with at least 16 planned stops beginning September 26, focused on affordability and cost-of-living issues.

By September 22, Holscher and Ohaebosim were listed together as the Democratic governor/lieutenant-governor ticket for the November 3 general election in Kansas.

An Emerson College/Nexstar poll of 750 likely voters surveyed September 15–16 showed Masterson leading Holscher 50.8% to 43.5%, with a margin of error of 3.6 points. Holscher's campaign had previously released an internal August poll showing her ahead 47%–46%.

Holscher's campaign said she accepted invitations to debates proposed for September 24 (Gray Media) and October 1 (Nexstar). Masterson's spokesperson told the Kansas Reflector he had 'no plans to accept any further debates.' Neither debate went ahead as proposed.

Former Kansas governor and U.S. Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius endorsed Holscher for governor, the campaign announced.

The Kansas National Education Association's political action committee recommended Holscher, according to her campaign.

Holscher and Masterson appeared at a gubernatorial debate at the Kansas State Fair. Holscher's campaign characterized Masterson's performance negatively, though that assessment is the campaign's own.

Holscher's campaign announced that UFCW District Union Local 2 endorsed her candidacy for Kansas governor.