Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 26/04/1969 |
| Age | 57 years |
| Birthplace | Slater, Missouri, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Cindy Holscher
04/11/2026
The November 3, 2026 Kansas governor's race between Holscher and Masterson was deadlocked in early counting, with Holscher holding a slim lead of roughly half the vote. Reporting on 04/11/2026 described the contest as too close to call while the remaining votes were tallied.
04/08/2026
Holscher won the Democratic primary for Kansas governor on August 4, 2026, earning the party's nomination in the race to succeed term-limited Democratic Governor Laura Kelly. She will face Republican Ty Masterson, the Kansas Senate President, in the November general election.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Cindy Holscher, née Blumhorst, is a Democratic politician from Kansas. She has served in the Kansas State Senate for District 8 since 2021, after representing District 16 in the Kansas House of Representatives. She was the Democratic nominee for Governor of Kansas in the 2026 election, and the general election result was still unresolved as of 04/11/2026. |
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Personal Life
| Residence | Overland Park, Kansas |
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| Upbringing | Raised on a farm |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Greg Holscher |
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Family
| Spouse | Greg Holscher |
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| Siblings | Glenn Blumhorst |
Career
| Early Career | Worked in corporate management and for Sprint |
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| Teaching | Served as a substitute teacher, obtained through emergency certification while in the legislature |
| Kansas House of Representatives | Elected in 2016 to represent District 16; co-founded the Women's Bipartisan Caucus |
| Kansas State Senate | Serving District 8 since 2021; current term ends January 2029 |
| 2026 Governor Campaign | Won the Democratic primary for Kansas Governor on 04/08/2026 and faced Republican Ty Masterson in the 03/11/2026 general election, which was too close to call in early counting on 04/11/2026 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Her husband Greg Holscher is an engineer, and they have been married since September 1992. | |
| 2. She was endorsed for governor by former Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius. | |
| 3. She has a 100% voting record on labor issues, according to the Kansas AFL-CIO endorsement. |
