Barlow Wins Wyoming Governor Primary Over Trump-Backed Degenfelder
Gillette veterinarian and former Wyoming House Speaker Eric Barlow won the GOP nomination for governor, defeating President Donald Trump-endorsed Megan Degenfelder and Brent Bien and will face Democrat Kenneth Casner in November as the heavy favorite in a solidly Republican state. The race drew attention to endorsements and internal party dynamics, but Barlow’s victory solidifies his path to the governorship.
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About Eric Barlow
Eric Barlow is an American politician currently serving as a Republican member of the Wyoming Senate since 2023. He previously served as the speaker of the Wyoming House of Representatives from 2021 to 2023 and as a member of the chamber representing District 3 from 2013 to 2023.
Everything about Eric Barlow →- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- member of the Wyoming House of Representatives
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- May 8, 1966