Wyoming Governor
Eric Barlow (R) vs. Rebecca Bextel (I) vs. Kenneth R. Casner (D). General election Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
What does a governor do?
Runs the state government. Proposes the state budget, signs or vetoes bills passed by the legislature, and appoints the heads of state agencies. Usually 4 years (2 in NH and VT).
- State budget, schools and Medicaid funding
- Signs or vetoes state laws
- Leads emergency response and the state National Guard
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Eric Barlow
Who they are
In their words: “Eric Barlow is running for Governor because he believes Wyoming deserves strong, respectful leadership rooted in service, not politics.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
What they've done
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Rebecca Bextel
Who they are
What they say they'll do
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Kenneth R. Casner
Who they are
What they say they'll do
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Where they stand, issue by issue
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No candidate in this race addresses on their site: Cost of living & jobs, Taxes & government spending, Health care, Social Security & Medicare, Immigration & the border, Crime & public safety, Guns, Abortion, Schools & education, Energy & environment, Foreign policy & defense, Veterans, Elections & government ethics, Farming & rural issues, Housing, Roads, transit & infrastructure.
About this race
No incumbent is on the ballot (open seat). The race is rated solidly Republican. Usually 4 years (2 in NH and VT).
Rating from the Cook Political Report race ratings, Oct 23, 2026. Candidates from the Wyoming Secretary of State, 2026 General Election Candidate Roster.