Gillette Native Announces Candidacy for Governor of Wyoming

Surrounded by family, friends, and longtime supporters in Wright, Eric Barlow officially announced his candidacy for Governor of Wyoming today, launching a campaign focused on strong leadership, Wyoming values, and protecting the future of the state he calls home.

“I am here with you, friends and family, in Wright, to humbly announce my candidacy for Governor of Wyoming,” said Barlow. “I ask for your support as we embark on this vital journey for our state’s future.”

Barlow, who was born in Gillette and raised on the family ranch southwest of town, has spent his life in service to others—as a U.S. Marine, a veterinarian, a rancher, and a legislative leader. He has represented Campbell County in the Wyoming Legislature for over a decade, including serving as Speaker of the House and currently as a State Senator.

“I love Wyoming. I love her honest, hard-working people whose grit and independent spirit make our beloved state so great,” said Barlow. “Kelly and I have been blessed to raise our children, Kate and Graham, here. I want the next generations to have even greater opportunities and a future here in Wyoming.”

Throughout his public service, Barlow has championed issues critical to Wyoming’s future—supporting energy independence, reducing property taxes, improving access to healthcare, and defending local control and private property rights. He emphasized that his campaign will continue to reflect the values he has always brought to leadership. I am a leader who stands firmly on sound, conservative principles and who will fiercely defend your rights, including the Second Amendment and sanctity of life. As your next Governor, I will protect your private property rights, safeguard our public lands, and keep Washington, D.C.out of Wyoming’s business.”

“My approach has always been to listen, learn, and do the work,” said Barlow. “Wyoming deserves leaders who show up, who do the work, and who get results. That’s what I’ve done—and that’s exactly the kind of governor I will be.”

Acknowledging his campaign’s early start, Barlow explained the importance of building a strong grassroots coalition: “We’re starting early so we can raise the resources needed to run a successful campaign, working against outside forces who don’t understand who we are but want to decide for us.”

Barlow’s campaign will focus on meeting voters where they are—at kitchen tables, county fairs, and community gatherings—offering a vision rooted in service, integrity, and action. I

For more information, visit www.BarlowForWyo.com or follow the campaign on social media @BarlowForWyo.