America's Reddest State Crowns GOP Governor Nominee

Wyoming Republicans have chosen State Sen. Eric Barlow as their nominee for governor, following the decision of the current governor, Mark Gordon, not to seek a third term. Barlow defeated other candidates in a four-way primary, including Trump-endorsed Megan Degenfelder. He will now face Democrat Kenneth Casner in the general election.

• Eric Barlow, a Wyoming state senator, has been chosen as the Republican nominee for governor.
• Barlow emerged victorious from a four-way primary election.
• He will compete against Democrat Kenneth Casner in the general election on November 3.
• Wyoming is considered a ‘deep-red’ state, with all current statewide elected offices held by Republicans.
• This election marks significant turnover in Wyoming’s political leadership, with open races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House, secretary of state, and superintendent of public instruction.