McLaughlin & Associates — 2026 Kansas Governor's Race
Independent polling confirms Jeff Colyer as the clear front-runner in the Republican primary — and the candidate best positioned to win in November.
Primary Ballot Test
Colyer leads the crowded Republican primary at 21% — eleven points ahead of the nearest opponents. The plurality of voters remain undecided (44%), giving Colyer significant room to grow.
Source: McLaughlin & Associates · 2026
Favorability Ratings
Colyer leads all candidates with the highest name identification, the highest favorability rating, and the most positive net image rating among Republican primary voters.
Source: McLaughlin & Associates · 2026
Electability
Colyer is viewed by Republican primary voters as having the best chance of defeating the Democratic candidate for Governor in the general election — by a nearly 3-to-1 margin over every other candidate.
Source: McLaughlin & Associates · 2026