FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 5, 2026
Holscher: Kansas Voters Win as Gerrymandering Scheme Fails
OVERLAND PARK, KS – Senator Cindy Holscher, candidate for Kansas Governor, released the following statement in response to Kansas House Speaker Dan Hawkins admitting Republicans don’t have enough votes to redistrict the state’s Congressional map mid-cycle:
“This is a win for everyday Kansans and for democracy. Voters should choose their elected officials – not the other way around. I’ve fought these map-rigging schemes every step of the way because gerrymandering is designed to silence Kansans and lock in power for politicians who are afraid of accountability.
“Ty Masterson and Jeff Colyer backed an extreme plan to rig the system, and Kansans pushed back. I am proud of the thousands of Kansans across the state who answered my call to action to push back against the GOP’s redistricting efforts. Through town halls, press conferences, and email alerts, my campaign elevated the issue. As a result, folks all across the state reached out to legislators voicing opposition, and we won!”
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Cindy Holscher was raised on a farm and brought up with common sense, Midwest values, and a love of her country. Cindy and her husband Greg have lived in Kansas for over 25 years, and their three kids graduated from public schools. She first ran for office to help end the disastrous Brownback experiment and to restore funding to the schools. As a legislator, Cindy co-founded the Women’s Bipartisan Caucus, and she focused on lowering costs for working class and middle class Kansans. Now, she’s running for Governor because Kansas deserves a leader who has a proven track record of fighting for all Kansans.
For more information about Holscher and the campaign, visit CindyforKansas.com.
