Race · November 3, 2026

Governor · Wyoming

3 candidates on the ballot — an open seat, with no incumbent running.1

§1Candidates

Why this matters: Every candidate the state lists for this race on the November ballot, in the state's own order.

Eric Barlow
Republican · Open seat
Kenneth R. Casner
Democratic · Open seat
Rebecca Bextel
Constitution · Open seat

§2Side by side

Why this matters: The same facts for every candidate, in the same order. Where we found nothing for a candidate, the cell says so — that means we didn't find it in public sources, not that it doesn't exist.

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Eric BarlowKenneth R. CasnerRebecca Bextel
Party on the ballotRepublican1,2Democratic1,2Constitution1,2
StatusOpen seatOpen seatOpen seat
MoneyCandidates for governor file campaign-finance reports with the state, not the FEC, so this guide doesn't include their fundraising. Search the state's reports: WYCFIS campaign finance search — Wyoming Secretary of State.3
Permitting for energy projectsHis campaign website says he voted to streamline permitting so that Wyoming values and community interests, rather than federal agencies, shape decisions on energy projects.4Not found in the public sources we checkedHer campaign website says she would direct state agencies to set firm, transparent permitting timelines for energy production and remove unnecessary delays.5
State government spendingHis campaign website says he led efforts to move the state to cash-based budgeting and that Wyoming should live within its means.4Not found in the public sources we checked
Cut state spending and return the savings through tax cuts or rebates
Her campaign website says she would shrink state government by reviewing and consolidating agencies, boards and commissions, freezing new ones, and finding spending reforms that deliver tax relief.5

Issues only one candidate has addressed

By candidate, in ballot order. We found nothing public from the other candidates in this race on these issues.

Eric Barlow — 3 issues
  • Abortion law
    His campaign website describes him as firmly opposed to abortion, with a consistent legislative record of supporting abortion restrictions, and says he backs maternal health care and resources for women and children.4
  • Selling or transferring federal lands
    His campaign website says he strongly supports keeping public lands in public hands and opposes efforts to sell off Wyoming's public lands.4
  • Permits to carry concealed guns
    His campaign website says he supported legislation to strengthen concealed carry rights and sponsored a bill that has restored firearm rights to hundreds of Wyoming residents.4
Rebecca Bextel — 8 issues
  • Red flag laws
    Repeal existing red flag laws and adopt no new ones
    Her campaign website says she would oppose red flag laws, which it says deny due process, along with firearm registries and other gun-control measures it calls unconstitutional.6
  • Federal benefits and services for noncitizens
    Her campaign website says state resources and taxpayer-funded benefits should be reserved for American citizens and people who are legally present in the country.5,6
  • Refugee admissions
    Her campaign website says she would withdraw Wyoming from the federal refugee resettlement program.6
  • State and local role in immigration enforcement
    Require full cooperation, with penalties for places that limit it
    Her campaign website says she would bar state agencies from adopting sanctuary policies or obstructing cooperation with federal immigration authorities and would set protocols for cooperating with ICE.5,6
  • Work eligibility checks (E-Verify)
    Her campaign website says she would seek legislation requiring E-Verify for state agencies, state contractors and companies that receive state economic development aid.5
  • Gas tax and road funding
    Her campaign website says she would review Wyoming's fuel tax and propose a reduction while keeping essential roads and bridges maintained.5
  • Business tax breaks
    Her campaign website says she would suspend governor-controlled grant awards pending public review, audit economic development programs, review tax preferences that favor wind and solar projects, and refuse new subsidies for favored energy companies.5
  • Property taxes
    Cap yearly increases or expand homeowner exemptions
    Her campaign website says she would propose permanent property tax reform that limits large increases in assessments and protects primary residences, with added relief for seniors, veterans and people on fixed incomes.5,6

Issue statements are drafted by AI from the public sources cited, and only cover what each candidate has said publicly.