The Governor is the state's Chief Executive, elected to a 4-year term. They appoint the heads of most state agencies, are responsible for signing or vetoing bills, can issue executive orders to affect state operations, and coordinate with the federal government as necessary. Salary is $140,000 annually; term limit is eight years in a 16-year period through a Statute adopted in a 1992 referendum. Office and benefits are provided. To be elected, the candidate must be at least age 30, a U.S. citizen, a Wyoming resident at least five years, a qualified Wyoming voter, and cannot hold any other office.
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/EricBarlowRidingForWyoming
Campaign Phone
307-209-4846
I am running because I care about the people of Wyoming and I want this state to remain a place where people have the choice to stay and build a life. Wyoming has given my family a good life, and I want future generations to have that same opportunity.
My wife Kelly and I have lived Wyoming, worked Wyoming, and served Wyoming. We have raised our children, made decisions about schools and healthcare, signed the front of a paycheck, worked with producers and rural communities, and I have served in the Legislature, solving problems that affect real people.
These experiences have prepared me to lead Wyoming in a way that understands our state, respects its people, and gets results.
Wyoming grows revenue by making it easier to invest, build, and produce here. Government should be right-sized so agencies are efficient and properly resourced. Government, overregulation or lack of staff, should not be the reason projects are held up or delayed.
Growth also means communities have the infrastructure necessary to thrive, welcoming new investment, innovation, and good-paying jobs that support strong communities in ways that fit the community's culture.
Our public lands are also a critical part of that foundation. They support grazing, energy production, recreation, and tourism, and are not for sale.
We need a Wyoming that is positioned to compete, grow, and sustain strong communities into the future.
Our most pressing challenge is keeping communities strong and livable, which is getting harder as costs rise and access to essential services becomes harder.
Healthcare access and affordability are central to that challenge. On Aug. 19, I will assemble a healthcare strike team to bring together folks across Wyoming impacted by rural healthcare challenges to help identify Wyoming solutions.
As governor, I will give you direct access to me and ensure your needs are heard sooner by reorganizing the Governor’s Office to include locally hired regional representatives.
By showing up, listening, and working together, we can make Wyoming a place where communities thrive, and our kids can choose to stay and build their future.
The state should not be in the job of picking winners and losers. Its role is to create the conditions where private investment can succeed and communities can grow. That means focusing on a stable, predictable workforce environment, supporting education and training partnerships, and ensuring that infrastructure and core services are in place to create opportunity.
Economic development also depends on relationships and engagement. I have worked across Wyoming with community and business leaders to make sure local interests are well represented when decisions are made that affect our economy and communities. I have also demanded the same from Washington, D.C.
Water and wildlife don’t follow state lines, and Wyoming has to stay engaged with other Western states to manage those shared resources in a practical way.
As a headwater state, Wyoming must protect its water rights while also working with neighboring states in a way that is grounded in law, science, and the long-term needs of communities, agriculture and our energy development.
Wildlife habitat also crosses state lines, and management must reflect this reality while balancing conservation with other uses. These decisions will be made transparently and with public input.
As governor, I would stay directly engaged with other Western governors and focus on practical solutions that respect Wyoming’s role and responsibilities.
