Politics is local, and Kansas voters will decide on August 4.

Ty Masterson has been in the Kansas Legislature since 2005 (House then Senate), and Senate President since 2021. That's a long tenure—qualifying as a career politician by most definitions. He's running for governor in the Republican primary.

On the tax issues you mentioned:

• Tax exemptions for data centers and wind turbines: Kansas, like many states, has offered economic development incentives and property tax abatements for large projects (data centers, wind/solar farms) to attract investment and jobs. These have drawn criticism for shifting burdens to existing residents and impacting local services/land use. Recent discussions include calls for moratoriums on such projects in some areas, with some lawmakers expressing regret over prior approvals. As Senate leader, Masterson has been involved in the broader policy environment enabling these.
• Largest tax increases: Kansas saw major tax hikes in the mid-2010s (around 2017) to address budget shortfalls after the Brownback-era income tax cuts created revenue gaps. Masterson was part of that legislative period. Records show debates over reversing or adjusting those cuts, with some increases passing despite opposition from fiscal conservatives. Critics on the right have tied him to elements of that fiscal cycle; supporters note his more recent pushes for tax relief, including property tax caps/amendments, flattening income taxes, and surplus-triggered cuts.

Masterson has positioned himself as pro-growth: advocating property tax reform (though recent sessions saw House-Senate gridlock and vetoes), education focus, and countering what he sees as overreach. Opponents call him ineffective on delivery (especially property taxes) and too entrenched.

Your support for Trump is noted—Trump just endorsed Masterson for governor.

Kansas faces real pressures: property taxes, energy development, education funding, and economic growth. Voters in the primary will weigh Masterson's record against challengers. Primary elections are where these intra-party fights get settled. If you want deeper dives on specific bills/votes or other candidates, I can pull more details.