Ty Masterson (born September 23, 1969)[1] is a Republican member of the Kansas Senate, representing the 16th district since 2009.[2][3] From 2005 to 2008, he was a Representative in the Kansas House of Representatives. He lives in Andover and has served on the Andover City Council.
Ty Masterson | |
|---|---|
| President of the Kansas Senate | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Susan Wagle |
| Member of the Kansas Senate from the 16th district | |
| Assumed office January 12, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Peggy Palmer |
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 99th district | |
| In office October 28, 2005 – January 12, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Todd Novascone |
| Succeeded by | Aaron Jack |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 23, 1969 El Dorado, Kansas, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Marlo Masterson |
| Children | 6 |
| Education | Kansas State University (attended) |
Committee assignments
editMasterson serves on these legislative committees:[4]
- Federal and State Affairs
- Public Health and Welfare
- Utilities
2026 Kansas gubernatorial campaign
editMasterson is a candidate for the Republican nomination in the 2026 gubernatorial election in Kansas.[5]
Personal life
editReferences
edit- ↑ "Kansas State Sen. Ty Masterson - Biography | LegiStorm".
- ↑ Project Vote Smart profile
- ↑ "KanFocus -- Error".
- ↑ Profile from the Kansas Legislature
- ↑ Carpenter, Tim (July 20, 2025). "Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson launches Republican campaign for governor". Kansas Reflector. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
- ↑ Kelly, Matthew (July 22, 2025). "Senate President Ty Masterson wades into crowded Kansas governor's race". Retrieved December 10, 2025.
- ↑ Sylvester, Ron. "Andover state senator files for bankruptcy". The Wichita Eagle.