Republican Eric Barlow Wins Election for Governor in Wyoming
Barlow prevailed after raising more than $2 million and overcoming primary opposition from Trump-backed Megan Degenfelder and party-endorsed Brent Bien.
- On Tuesday, Republican Eric Barlow won the Wyoming gubernatorial election, defeating Democrat Kenneth Casner and Constitution Party candidate Rebecca Bextel. The Associated Press called the race at 7 p.m. with 0% of the votes counted.
- Barlow, a Gillette rancher and former House speaker, secured the Republican nomination despite opposition from the Wyoming GOP and non-endorsement by President Donald Trump.
- The campaign raised more than $2 million, setting a state record, while Barlow promised to protect private property rights and the Second Amendment.
- Barlow will succeed term-limited Republican Gov. Mark Gordon, continuing the state's tradition of electing governors with ranching roots and legislative experience.
- Wyoming's election results remain unofficial until the state canvassing board certifies them next week, with the new governor scheduled to take office on Jan. 4, 2027.
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Election 2026: Barlow to be Wyoming's next governor
CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming voters have picked Republican state Sen. Eric Barlow to succeed Gov. Mark Gordon in January, who is stepping down due to term limits. The Associated Press called the race at 7 p.m. with 0 votes counted and 0% of the votes in. Barlow was challenged by Democrat Kenneth Casner and Rebecca […]
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Republican Eric Barlow wins election for governor in Wyoming
Republican Eric Barlow won election Tuesday as governor of Wyoming, defeating Democrat Kenneth Casner. Barlow is a state senator and previous Wyoming House speaker who had won the Republican nomination despite President Donld Trump endorsing someone else. He will succeed Republican Gov. Mark Gordon, who is term-limited. Casner was making his third bid for governor. The Associated Press declared Barlow the winner at 9:00 p.m. EST.
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