Curt Skoog
Curt Skoog (Democratic Party) ran for election for Governor of Kansas. He lost in the Democratic primary on August 4, 2026.
Biography
Curt Skoog was born in Topeka, Kansas. He earned a high school diploma from Topeka Public Schools and graduated from the University of Kansas. He previously served on the Overland Park city council from 2005 to 2021. As of 2026, he has served as Overland Park's mayor since 2021.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Kansas gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2026
Kansas gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2026 (August 4 Democratic primary)
Kansas gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2026 (August 4 Republican primary)
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for Governor of Kansas
Cindy Holscher (D) and Ty Masterson (R) are running in the general election for Governor of Kansas on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Cindy Holscher (D) | |
 | Ty Masterson (R) | |
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Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Governor of Kansas
Cindy Holscher (D) defeated Ethan Corson (D) and Curt Skoog (D) in the Democratic primary for Governor of Kansas on August 4, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Cindy Holscher | 48.6 | 106,663 |
 | Ethan Corson | 38.9 | 85,404 | |
 | Curt Skoog | 12.6 | 27,582 | |
| Total votes: 219,649 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Marty Tuley (D)
Republican primary
Republican primary for Governor of Kansas
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Governor of Kansas on August 4, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ty Masterson | 43.1 | 144,271 |
 | Philip Sarnecki | 22.5 | 75,310 | |
 | Vicki Schmidt | 13.6 | 45,695 | |
 | Scott Schwab | 11.0 | 36,895 | |
 | Charlotte O'Hara | 4.3 | 14,324 | |
 | Stacy Rogers | 3.4 | 11,533 | |
 | Nick Reinecker | 2.1 | 7,021 | |
| Total votes: 335,049 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Doug Billings (R)
- Joy Eakins (R)
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Campaign themes
2026
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Campaign website
Skoog's campaign website stated the following:
Thriving Communities
Strong communities are built on the essentials—a place to live, good schools, care when you need it, and a real shot at a good job.
We'll keep the focus where it belongs: on the everyday foundations that let families put down roots and businesses grow.
- Expand attainable housing so teachers, nurses, and tradespeople can afford to live where they work.
- Deliver high-quality public schools in every district, not just the wealthiest ones.
- Improve access to health care across the state.
- Grow opportunity for jobs and new businesses while tackling affordability and lowering property taxes.
Healthy Kansans
No Kansan should lose their local hospital—or go without care—because of where they live.
Dr. McKenney has spent her career keeping a rural community healthy. That frontline experience shapes a plan to strengthen care everywhere in Kansas.
- Expand Medicaid to reduce the risk of hospital closures and cover more Kansans.
- Grow medical training and create incentives for providers to practice in every part of the state.
- Support biomedical innovation in our mid-size and major cities.
- Preserve full-service hospitals and care in rural communities.
Rural Roots
Rural Kansas isn't a problem to manage—it's a strength to build on.
Every small town has its own assets and shared values. Good policy helps each one play to its strengths.
- Enact economic development, agri-business, and water policies that work in every region.
- Stabilize family farms, encourage entrepreneurship, and support sustainable farming.
- Help communities leverage their unique strengths to guide local investment.
- Ensure a fair school-funding formula and real support for teachers.
Innovating the Future
Solve today's challenges, and Kansas becomes the place where tomorrow's jobs are created.
Making honest progress on issues like water and education funding is how we build a business-friendly state that attracts investment and talent.
- Make real progress on water and education funding.
- Attract new industry, tech start-ups, and aerospace jobs.
- Streamline regulation where it makes sense so small businesses can start and grow.
- Create incentives that reward innovation and reinvestment in Kansas.
Voice & Vote
Every Kansan deserves an equal voice and an equal vote—no matter their zip code.
The strength of Kansas is its people. We'll set aside the divisive games and focus on the work of governing together.
- End the divisive political games and govern by building consensus.
- Modernize elections so they're both secure and accessible.
- Make sure every Kansan can participate, regardless of where they live.
- Treat each resident's voice as equal in shaping our shared future.
Everyone is Welcome
Whether you live here, work here, or are just passing through—you belong in Kansas.
Our communities are built on shared values and a genuine pride in who we are. Diversity and strong immigrant stories are part of that strength.
- Build community around the values Kansans hold in common.
- Welcome neighbors regardless of status, faith, or background.
- Treat every Kansan with dignity, no matter what's in their wallet.
- Take pride in the diversity that makes our state stronger.
— Curt Skoog's campaign website (July 13, 2026)
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
