Eric Barlow wins Republican nomination for governor in Wyoming
Barlow secured the nomination after defeating Trump-endorsed Megan Degenfelder and will face Democrat Ken Casner in November.
- On Tuesday, Republican Eric Barlow won the Wyoming GOP gubernatorial primary, advancing to November's general election to succeed term-limited Republican Gov. Mark Gordon.
- Barlow secured the nomination by defeating Trump-endorsed Megan Degenfelder, the considered frontrunner who received a "complete and total" endorsement from President Donald Trump.
- Barlow's platform includes partnerships to address housing costs, local control over data center proposals, and a "healthcare strike team" to reduce regulatory red tape for providers.
- In the November general election, Barlow will face Democrat Ken Casner, who ran unopposed in his primary and seeks to succeed the term-limited governor.
- The Cook Political Report predicts a Republican victory in Wyoming's gubernatorial race, reflecting the state's long-standing conservative political lean in statewide contests.
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Little-Known Candidate Triumphs in Wyoming GOP Primary
Eric Barlow overcame significant challenges, including major endorsements and misleading attacks, to secure the Republican nomination for governor of Wyoming, showcasing the power of grassroots campaigning. The post Little-Known Candidate Triumphs in Wyoming GOP Primary appeared first on News Addicts.
Trump Pick Loses Wyoming Republican Gov Primary
Politico reports: President Donald Trump just suffered another endorsement loss, this time in deep-red Wyoming. Republican state Sen. Eric Barlow defeated Trump-backed Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder in the gubernatorial primary on Tuesday. It’s another blow to Trump’s once-stellar primary endorsement record, which has shown vulnerabilities in recent weeks. Former MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell lost his primary for governor in …
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