Former Wyoming House Speaker Advances in Open Governor’s Race
Wyoming Republicans selected former state House Speaker and current state Sen. Eric Barlow as their nominee for governor Tuesday, putting him in the position to seek the state's top office in November. According to Fox…
Wyoming Republicans selected former state House Speaker and current state Sen. Eric Barlow as their nominee for governor Tuesday, putting him in the position to seek the state's top office in November.
According to Fox News, Barlow emerged from a four-way Republican primary and will face Democrat Kenneth Casner in the Nov. 3 general election.
The race is being held to replace outgoing Gov. Mark Gordon, who is leaving office after two terms.
Gordon had considered seeking a third term despite Wyoming's two-term limit, but ultimately decided not to pursue another campaign.
His decision opened the Republican primary to a group of candidates competing to become the next governor.
Trump-endorsed State Superintendent Megan Degenfelder finished second behind Barlow. Marine Corps colonel and 2022 gubernatorial candidate Brent Bien placed third, while professional bull rider Curt Blake finished fourth with less than 1,000 votes and about 26% of the total counted.
Barlow entered the primary with a strong fundraising operation. Campaign finance figures cited by The Associated Press showed Barlow had raised roughly $1.2 million, while Degenfelder reported about $1.3 million.
Bien reported raising approximately $192,000, while Blake reported no campaign fundraising.
Barlow previously served as speaker of the Wyoming