Ty Masterson
Nationalist
Republican
N/A
Kansas
Current Position: State Senator KS-16
Running For: Governor
Policy Positions
Economic Policy
- For cutting taxes; led efforts to pass a $2 billion tax cut in the Legislature and aims to make Kansas one of the most affordable states for workers, families, and businesses
Business & Labor
- For deregulation and pro-growth economic policies including lower taxes and fewer regulations
Education
- For parental involvement in education and teacher merit pay; opposes 'woke' curriculum in public schools
Civil Rights
- Against transgender athletes competing in women's sports; supported and helped pass a ban
- Against gender-affirming surgeries for minors; supported legislation ending transgender surgeries for minors
- Against DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) policies in higher education; supported legislation eliminating such policies
Public Safety
- For increased law enforcement funding; helped increase public safety budget by 24%, supports tough-on-crime policies and opposes reducing police funding