America’s reddest state crowns GOP governor nominee
Key Points:
- Wyoming Republicans have nominated former state House Speaker and current state Senator Eric Barlow as their candidate for governor to succeed outgoing Gov. Mark Gordon.
- Gov. Gordon decided against seeking a third term, leaving an open race that saw Barlow win a four-way Republican primary against Trump-endorsed Megan Degenfelder, Brent Bien, and Curt Blake.
- Barlow will face Democrat Kenneth Casner in the November general election, with Republicans holding a strong advantage as they currently occupy every statewide elected office in Wyoming.
- The 2024 Wyoming elections feature significant turnover, with open races for governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, secretary of state, and superintendent of public instruction.