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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.

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed an executive order to support AI data center development as the state aims to attract advanced computing and technology investment.

Wyoming is nearing final approval to protect the Path of the Pronghorn, a 150-mile migration corridor for pronghorn antelope, after 25 years of conservation efforts. A governor-appointed working group completed its review, with recommendations set for final approval, marking a historic state-led wildlife corridor designation process.

Wyoming is nearing final approval to protect the 'Path of the Pronghorn,' a 150-mile migration corridor for pronghorn, after a 25-year effort led by conservation biologist Joel Berger. A governor-appointed working group has completed its review, with recommendations awaiting the governor’s signature, marking a historic step for state-led wildlife corridor protections.

A Wyoming judge temporarily blocked the state’s fetal heartbeat abortion law, which prohibits most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, citing probable success under the Wyoming Constitution’s healthcare autonomy protections. The law, passed in 2026 and signed by Gov. Mark Gordon, faces legal challenges amid ongoing debates over abortion restrictions.

A Wyoming judge temporarily blocked the state’s Human Heartbeat Act, which bans abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected (around six weeks), citing probable success under the Wyoming Constitution’s healthcare autonomy protections. The law, signed by Republican Gov. Mark Gordon, excludes exceptions for rape or incest and faces ongoing legal challenges despite earlier abortion restrictions being struck down by the Wyoming Supreme Court.