Eric Barlow elected Wyoming governor as Republicans sweep statewide races
Republican Eric Barlow won the Wyoming gubernatorial race, contributing to a broader GOP sweep of the state's top five statewide offices and congressional delegation.
Key points
- Eric Barlow defeated Democrat Kenneth Casner and Constitution Party candidate Rebecca Bextel for Wyoming governor.
- Barlow secured the Republican nomination despite a competing endorsement from former President Donald Trump.
- The victory was part of a Republican sweep of Wyoming's top five statewide offices.
- Republicans also retained control of the state's congressional delegation and other statewide positions.
Eric Barlow elected governor of Wyoming
Republican state senator Eric Barlow won the Wyoming gubernatorial election on Tuesday, defeating Democrat Kenneth Casner and Constitution Party candidate Rebecca Bextel, according to the Associated Press.
Barlow, a former Wyoming House speaker, secured the Republican nomination despite a competing endorsement from former President Donald Trump.
He will succeed term‑limited Republican Governor Mark Gordon.
The victory contributed to a broader Republican sweep of Wyoming’s top five statewide offices, as GOP candidates captured each of those positions on Tuesday.
Republicans also retained control of the state’s congressional delegation and other statewide offices, completing a sweeping victory across the ballot.
Your questions, answered
Who won the Wyoming governor election?
Republican Eric Barlow won the election, defeating Democrat Kenneth Casner and Constitution Party candidate Rebecca Bextel.
Did Republicans win all statewide offices in Wyoming?
Yes, GOP candidates captured each of the top five statewide offices and retained control of the congressional delegation.
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