Eric Barlow

Wyoming Republicans nominated Eric Barlow for governor after a four-way primary that also saw Megan Degenfelder finish second and Brent Bien finish third. Barlow is scheduled to face Democrat Kenneth Casner in the general election on Nov. 3. The article notes that every statewide elected office in Wyoming is currently held by a Republican.

Wyoming Republicans selected former state House Speaker and current state Sen. Eric Barlow as their nominee for governor to replace outgoing Gov. Mark Gordon. Barlow emerged from a four-way primary, securing the nomination despite facing Democratic challenger Kenneth Casner in the general election. The winner will face competition in several open statewide offices, including U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and secretary of state.

President Trump’s pick for Wyoming governor is projected to lose the Republican primary. According to Decision Desk HQ, GOP state Sen. Eric Barlow is set to defeat Megan Degenfelder and other candidates, including Brent Bien.

Donald Trump suffered another endorsement loss when Republican state Sen. Eric Barlow defeated Trump-backed Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder in the gubernatorial primary in Wyoming. This marks a continued decline in Trump's primary endorsement record, following similar losses involving Mike Lindell and other candidates in Michigan and Florida. Trump's support has appeared particularly weak in governor’s races, including falls for Burt Jones, Randy Feenstra, and Pamela Evette.

Eric Barlow won Wyoming’s Republican Governor Primary. His victory over a Trump-backed candidate, coupled with his defeat of Megan Degenfelder, the state superintendent of education, demonstrated limits regarding the president's favor.