Ty Masterson

Ty Masterson
Ty Masterson
President of the Kansas Senate
	Incumbent
	Assumed office ; January 11, 2021
Preceded by	Susan Wagle
Member of the Kansas Senate; from the 16th district
	Incumbent
	Assumed office ; January 12, 2009
Preceded by	Peggy Palmer
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives; from the 99th district
	In office; October 28, 2005 – January 12, 2009
Preceded by	Todd Novascone
Succeeded by	Aaron Jack
Personal details
Born	September 23, 1969 (age 56); El Dorado, Kansas, U.S.
Party	Republican
Spouse	Marlo Masterson
Children	6
Education	Kansas State University (attended)

Ty Masterson (born September 23, 1969)^[1] is a Republican member of the Kansas Senate, representing the 16th district since 2009.^[2]^[3] From 2005 to 2008, he was a Representative in the Kansas House of Representatives. He lives in Andover and has served on the Andover City Council.

Committee assignments

Masterson serves on these legislative committees:^[4]

Federal and State Affairs
Public Health and Welfare
Utilities

Personal life

Masterson filed for bankruptcy in 2011 after his construction business went under.^[5]^[6]

References

^ "Kansas State Sen. Ty Masterson - Biography | LegiStorm".
^ Project Vote Smart profile
^ "KanFocus -- Error".
^ Profile from the Kansas Legislature
^ Kelly, Matthew (July 22, 2025). "Senate President Ty Masterson wades into crowded Kansas governor's race". Retrieved 10 December 2025.
^ Sylvester, Ron. "Andover state senator files for bankruptcy". The Wichita Eagle.

External links

Political offices

Preceded by

Susan Wagle

President of the Kansas Senate
2021–present

Incumbent

[1] "Kansas State Sen. Ty Masterson - Biography | LegiStorm".

[2] Project Vote Smart profile

[3] "KanFocus -- Error".

[4] Profile from the Kansas Legislature

[5] Kelly, Matthew (July 22, 2025). "Senate President Ty Masterson wades into crowded Kansas governor's race". Retrieved 10 December 2025.

[6] Sylvester, Ron. "Andover state senator files for bankruptcy". The Wichita Eagle.

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Senate	Ty Masterson, President Tim Shallenburger, Vice President Chase Blasi, Majority Leader Dinah Sykes, Minority Leader
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Ty Masterson

President of the Kansas Senate
Incumbent
Assumed office January 11, 2021
Preceded by	Susan Wagle
Member of the Kansas Senate from the 16th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 12, 2009
Preceded by	Peggy Palmer
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 99th district
In office October 28, 2005 – January 12, 2009
Preceded by	Todd Novascone
Succeeded by	Aaron Jack

Personal details
Born	(1969-09-23) September 23, 1969 (age 56) El Dorado, Kansas, U.S.
Party	Republican
Spouse	Marlo Masterson
Children	6
Education	Kansas State University (attended)