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Kansas Governor-Elect Holscher Campaigned on Medicaid Expansion
Democrat Cindy Holscher is projected to win the Kansas governor's race, defeating Republican state Senate President Ty Masterson in a contest not called until Thursday, according to Decision Desk HQ. Her win marks the first time Kansas will have two women governors back-to-back, as she succeeds term-limited Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly. Holscher, a state senator, campaigned on expanding Medicaid, lowering living costs and making college more affordable. She has said Medicaid expansion is among several positions she holds that are supported by a large majority of Kansans.
Why it mattersKansas Medicaid stakeholders, including the state agency and providers, could see renewed momentum for Medicaid expansion under a governor who campaigned explicitly on the issue, though Kansas has not yet expanded Medicaid and any change would require action beyond the governorship.
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