Cindy Holscher

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Cindy Holscher

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign State Governor
Date of Birth April 26, 1969 (Age: 57)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
Community
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Personal Background

Cindy Holscher holds degrees in journalism and political science from the University of Missouri–Columbia, where she was a first-generation college graduate. She spent several years in high-finance, managing institutional risk before transitioning to public service. Holscher has demonstrated leadership in the State House of Representatives and the State Senate, where she co-founded the Women’s Bipartisan Caucus and worked to reverse budget cuts. Her career achievements reflect a commitment to public education, affordable living, and healthcare access.

Political Ideas

Cindy Holscher's political identity is marked by a strategic blend of progressive policy stances with a pragmatic approach to bipartisanship. She champions lower living costs and affordable housing while advocating for higher minimum wages and paid sick leave, yet she also demonstrates an unexpected willingness to work across the aisle. Holscher’s legislative efforts to protect and expand social safety nets, such as Social Security and Medicaid, are coupled with a surprising support for medical marijuana legalization. This juxtaposition of progressive ideals with a focus on fiscal responsibility and bipartisan collaboration reveals a nuanced and ideologically agile political philosophy.

Campaigns
2026: Kansas State Governor
ACTIVE

Election History

Kansas Governor

Active

Competing Candidates: Doug Billings , Joy Eakins , Marty Tuley , Ty Masterson

Kansas Governor Democrat Primary

109,354 votes (48.80%)

Win
2024: Kansas State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

2024 Kansas Senate District 8

24,795 votes (61.14%)

Win

2024 Kansas Senate District 8 Democratic primary

5,050 votes (100.00%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Kansas Senior Care Task Force
Member
Government Efficiency
Ranking minority member
Public Health and Welfare
Ranking minority member
Health Care Stabilization Fund Oversight Committee
Member
Ways and Means
Member
2025 Special Committee on the State Budget
Member
2025 Special Committee on Pharmaceutical Studies
Member
2025 Special Committee on Health and Social Services
Member
Joint Committee on Child Welfare System Oversight
Member
Legislative Post Audit Committee
Member
Utilities
Member
2020: Kansas State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

general election: Kansas Senate District 8

23,686 votes (54.40%)

Win
2018: Kansas State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

general election: Kansas House of Representatives District 16

6,810 votes (58.90%)

Win
2016: Kansas State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

general election: Kansas House of Representatives District 16

6,847 votes (55.71%)

Win