Eric Barlow Wins Wyoming GOP Governor Primary To Succeed Mark Gordon
Eric Barlow won the Wyoming Republican gubernatorial primary on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, becoming the GOP nominee to succeed Gov. Mark Gordon and will face Democrat Kenneth Casner.[1]
Barlow defeated former state superintendent Megan Degenfelder, state Rep. Brent Bien and Curt Blake for the nomination.[1] Barlow and Degenfelder each raised roughly $1.2-$1.3 million during the campaign, while Bien raised about $192,000 and Blake reported no fundraising.[1]
Gov. Mark Gordon is leaving office after two terms, making this an open-seat race in a state that is heavily Republican.[1] Wyoming also has open 2026 races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House, secretary of state and superintendent of public instruction, setting up a wide slate of contests this fall.[1]
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- On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, Eric Barlow won the Wyoming Republican gubernatorial primary.
- Barlow defeated Megan Degenfelder, Brent Bien and Curt Blake, and will face Democrat Kenneth Casner on November 3, 2026.
- Barlow and Degenfelder each raised around $1.2–$1.3 million, while Bien raised about $192,000 and Blake reported no fundraising.
- Gov. Mark Gordon is leaving office after two terms, making this an open-seat race in a heavily Republican state.
- Wyoming also has open 2026 races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House, secretary of state and superintendent of public instruction.
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