Ty Masterson
Ty Masterson (Republican Party) is a member of theKansas State Senate, representingDistrict 16. He assumed office in 2009. His current term ends on January 8, 2029.
Masterson (Republican Party) is running for election forGovernor of Kansas. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled onAugust 4, 2026.[source]
Biography
Ty Masterson was born inEl Dorado, Kansas, and, as of February 2020, lived inAndover, Kansas. He attended Kansas State University. Masterson’s career experience includes working as a realtor and a small business owner. He has been elected to serve as a member of the Andover City Council and as a member of theKansas House of Representatives District 99.[1]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Masterson was assigned to the following committees:
2023-2024
Masterson was assigned to the following committees:
- Confirmation Oversight Committee
- Senate Interstate Cooperation Committee,Chair
- Organization, Calendar and Rules Committee,Chair
- Ways and Means Committee
- Fiduciary Financial Institutions Oversight Committee
- Legislative Coordinating Council Committee,Chair
2021-2022
Masterson was assigned to the following committees:
- Legislative Coordinating Council Committee,Chair
- Confirmation Oversight Committee
- Senate Interstate Cooperation Committee,Chair
- Organization, Calendar and Rules Committee,Chair
2019-2020
Masterson was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee
- Public Health and Welfare Committee
- Senate Transportation Committee
- Utilities Committee,Chair
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Kansas committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| •Federal and State Affairs |
| •Public Health and Welfare |
| •Utilities |
| •Pensions, Investments and Benefits |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Masterson served on the following committees:
| Kansas committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| •Ways and Means, Chair |
| •Utilities |
| •Confirmation Oversight |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Masterson served on the following committees:
| Kansas committee assignments, 2013 |
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| •Ways and Means, Chair |
| •Utilities |
| •Organization, Calendar and Rules |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Masterson served on these committees:
| Kansas committee assignments, 2011 |
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| •Commerce |
| •Financial Institutions and Insurance, Vice chair |
| •Special Claims Against the State |
| •Utilities |
| •Ways and Means |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Masterson served on these committees:
| Kansas committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| •Financial Institutions and Insurance |
| •Special Claims Against the State |
| •Utilities |
| •Ways and Means |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Kansas gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on August 4, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Governor of Kansas
Ethan Corson andCindy Holscher are running in the Democratic primary for Governor of Kansas on August 4, 2026.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Governor of Kansas
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2024
See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Kansas State Senate District 16
IncumbentTy Masterson defeatedSasha Islam in the general election for Kansas State Senate District 16 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Ty Masterson (R) | 65.6 | 25,347 |
 | Sasha Islam (D) | 34.4 | 13,300 | |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 38,647 | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kansas State Senate District 16
Sasha Islam advanced from the Democratic primary for Kansas State Senate District 16 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sasha Islam | 100.0 | 959 |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 959 | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kansas State Senate District 16
IncumbentTy Masterson advanced from the Republican primary for Kansas State Senate District 16 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ty Masterson | 100.0 | 3,972 |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 3,972 | ||
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Endorsements
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Pledges
Masterson signed the following pledges.
2020
See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Kansas State Senate District 16
IncumbentTy Masterson defeatedTimothy Fry II in the general election for Kansas State Senate District 16 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ty Masterson (R) | 69.0 | 27,199 |
| Timothy Fry II (D) | 31.0 | 12,246 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 39,445 | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kansas State Senate District 16
Timothy Fry II advanced from the Democratic primary for Kansas State Senate District 16 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Timothy Fry II | 100.0 | 3,280 | |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 3,280 | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kansas State Senate District 16
IncumbentTy Masterson advanced from the Republican primary for Kansas State Senate District 16 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ty Masterson | 100.0 | 11,312 |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 11,312 | ||
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2016
- See also:Kansas State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for theKansas State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2016.
IncumbentTy Masterson defeatedGabriel Costilla in the Kansas State Senate District 16 general election.[2][3]
| Kansas State Senate, District 16 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Ty MastersonIncumbent | 64.66% | 20,980 | |
| Democratic | Gabriel Costilla | 35.34% | 11,467 | |
| Total Votes | 32,447 | |||
| Source:Kansas Secretary of State | ||||
Gabriel Costilla ran unopposed in the Kansas State Senate District 16 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Kansas State Senate, District 16 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Gabriel Costilla (unopposed) | |
IncumbentTy Masterson defeatedTroy Tabor II in the Kansas State Senate District 16 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Kansas State Senate, District 16 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Ty MastersonIncumbent | 59.28% | 4,697 | |
| Republican | Troy Tabor II | 40.72% | 3,226 | |
| Total Votes | 7,923 | |||
2012
- See also:Kansas State Senate elections, 2012
Masterson ran for re-election in the2012 election forKansas State Senate District 16. Masterson was unopposed in the August 7 Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[6][7]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Masterson was elected to the 16th District Seat in theKansas State Senate, defeating Peter DeVries (D).[8] In 2008 Masterson raised $90,902 for his campaign, while DeVries raised $62,579.[9]
| Kansas State Senate, District 16 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Ty Masterson (R) | 18,069 | 63.5% | ||
| Peter DeVries (D) | 10,372 | 36.5% | ||
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2020
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2016
Masterson's website highlighted the following issues:[10]
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Prior years
Sen. Masterson's priorities on the issues:[12]
- Lower taxes
- Pro-life
- Traditional family values
- Educational choice
- Limited government
- Government accountability and transparency
- Encourage new industries
- Against illegal immigration
- Clean energy
Endorsements
2016
In 2016, Masterson's endorsements included the following:[13]
- Sam Brownback, Governor of Kansas
- Bud & Liz Schwindt, Whitewater
- Kris Kobach, Kansas Secretary of State
- David Crum, State Representative 77th District
- Karl Peterjohn, Kansas Taxpayers Network
- Gracia Burnham
- Forrest Knox, State Senate District 14
- Pat Taggart, Andover Family Man (5 Kids ,9 Grandkids)
- Jeff Colyer, Lt. Governor of Kansas
- Richard Peckham, Andover
- KS Chamber of Commerce
- Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce
- Kansans for Life
- Kansas Republican Assembly
- Culture Shield
- National Rifle Association
- National Federation of Independent Businesses
- Kansas Economic Freedom Index
- Kansas Farm Bureau
- Wichita Independent Business Association
- Kansas Independent Business Coalition
- Kansas Livestock Association
- Kansas State Rifle Association
Campaign finance summary
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| Year | Office | Status | Contributions | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Kansas State Senate District 16 | Won general | $367,204 | $0 |
| 2020 | Kansas State Senate District 16 | Won general | $187,122 | N/A** |
| 2016 | Kansas State Senate, District 16 | Won | $196,114 | N/A** |
| 2012 | Kansas State Senate, District 16 | Won | $115,668 | N/A** |
| 2008 | Kansas State Senate, District 16 | Won | $90,902 | N/A** |
| 2006 | Kansas State House, District 99 | Won | $21,841 | N/A** |
| ** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle | ||||
| Note: Totals above reflect only available data. | ||||
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2024
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In 2024, theKansas State Legislature was in session from January 8 to April 30.
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2023
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In 2023, theKansas State Legislature was in session from January 9 to April 28.
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2022
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In 2022, theKansas State Legislature was in session from January 10 to May 23.
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2021
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In 2021, theKansas State Legislature was in session from January 11 to May 26.
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2020
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In 2020, theKansas State Legislature was in session from January 13 to May 21. A special session convened from June 3 to June 4.
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2019
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In 2019, theKansas State Legislature was in session from January 14 through May 29.
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2018
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In 2018, theKansas State Legislature was in session from January 8 through April 7.
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2017
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In 2017, theKansas State Legislature was in session from January 9 through June 26.
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2016
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In 2016, theKansas State Legislature was in session from January 11 through June 1. A special session was held from June 23 to June 24 over education funding.
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2015
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In 2015, theKansas State Legislature was in session from January 12 through June 12.
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2014
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In 2014, theKansas State Legislature was in session from January 13 through May 30.
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2013
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In 2013, theKansas State Legislature was in session from January 14 to June 20.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Candidate Governor of Kansas | Officeholder Kansas State Senate District 16 | Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑Vote Smart, "Ty Masterson's Biography," accessed February 26, 2020
- ↑Kansas Secretary of State, "Candidate list," accessed August 23, 2016
- ↑Kansas Secretary of State, "2016 General Election official results," accessed December 19, 2016
- ↑4.04.1Kansas Secretary of State, "Candidate list," accessed June 3, 2016
- ↑5.05.1Kansas Secretary of State, "2016 Official Kansas Primary Election Results," accessed September 12, 2016
- ↑Kansas Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Election - Official Vote Totals," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑Kansas Secretary of State, "2012 General Election - Official Vote Totals," accessed March 31, 2014
- ↑Kansas Secretary of State, "2008 General Election - Official Vote Totals," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑District 16Follow the Money, "Kansas 2008 - General Election Results," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑Ty Masterson, "Issues," accessed June 14, 2016
- ↑Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑Ty Masterson Issues
- ↑Ty Masterson, "Testimonials & Endorsements," accessed June 14, 2016
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - | Kansas State Senate District 16 2009-Present | Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - | Kansas House of Representatives 2005-2008 | Succeeded by - |
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