Eric Barlow
Republican candidate for governor of Wyoming. Every point on this page links to its source. We don't grade candidates or tell you how to vote. As of 2026-10-08.
At a glance
| Party | Republican |
| Running for | Governor, Wyoming |
Record
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Where they stand
In their own words, from their campaign website, summarised in plain English.
Economy and cost of living
Barlow says he wants a robust economy powered by energy, agriculture, tourism and the workers who keep Wyoming running. He says he wants resources developed responsibly, with clear rules and predictable expectations.
“Build a robust economy—powered by energy, agriculture, tourism and the workers who keep Wyoming running.”
Taxes and government spending
Barlow says he would keep state budgets lean and build one to two years of cash reserves so spending is backed by money the state already has, instead of revenue projections. He says he voted against the 2013 fuel tax increase, cosponsored and voted for the 2025 coal severance tax reduction, and supported a lodging tax paid mainly by visitors.
“we budget and spend what we actually have, not what we hope for.”
Health care
Barlow says he would launch a Healthcare Strike Team of providers, patients, insurers, businesses and local governments to produce action items for day one of his administration. He sponsored the Stem Cell Freedom Act, which lets doctors offer patients' own stem cell therapies not yet approved by the FDA, with informed consent.
“We can’t solve healthcare on day one, but I will take consistent, meaningful steps to improve healthcare in Wyoming.”
Social Security and Medicare
No stated position on their website.
Immigration and the border
Barlow says he voted for the 2025 law banning sanctuary cities. He says he has never voted to create a Wyoming program that spends taxpayer dollars on illegal immigrants.
“I have never voted to create a Wyoming program that spends taxpayer dollars on illegal immigrants.”
Abortion
Barlow says his Stem Cell Freedom Act expressly prohibits using any biological material derived from abortion.
Energy and climate
Barlow says he supports Wyoming energy and wants resources developed responsibly, with clear rules, local input, and respect for private property and water rights. He says he does not want to stop development because of the jobs and revenue it brings.
“I support Wyoming energy and the men and women who power this state, and I insist that private property and water rights are respected.”
Guns
Barlow carried a bill clarifying that Wyoming recognizes firearm rights restored by other states. He has discussed restoration of gun rights as part of his platform.
Crime and policing
No stated position on their website.
Education
Barlow says he voted for a 2024 parental rights law covering all K-12 students, and for the 2023 law keeping boys out of girls' sports in grades 7-12. He says he voted against a 2023 K-3 bill because of legal and enforcement problems.
“In 2024, I voted for a stronger parental rights law covering all K–12 students. It became law.”
Foreign policy and defense
Barlow says the federal government was wrong to quadruple the amount of beef Argentina can send to the United States, and that he stands with Wyoming ranchers.
“Increasing low-tariff beef imports from Argentina undermines American cattle producers, including many in Wyoming.”
Elections and ethics in government
Barlow says he answers to Wyoming voters, not the White House or political factions. He says he is not backed by deep-pocketed special interests.
“I’m not taking orders from the White House.”
Ratings and endorsements
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Money
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Praise, criticism and controversies
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From Semblen
Semblen analyzed 15 ads from Eric Barlow's campaign; 7 used at least one manipulation technique, most often Glittering Generalities, Appeal to Prejudice, Sovereignty Rhetoric. See the ads, the money and every candidate in this race →
Sources
- https://www.barlowforwyo.com
- https://www.barlowforwyo.com/in-the-media
- https://www.barlowforwyo.com/in-the-media/cody-enterprise-barlow-says-he-will-use-wyomings-bully-pulpit-to-defend-public-lands-state-interests
- https://www.barlowforwyo.com/in-the-media/cowboy-state-daily-jakes-morning-show-mar-26th
- https://www.barlowforwyo.com/in-the-media/cowboy-state-daily-wyoming-lawmakers-move-to-bypass-fda-on-stem-cell-treatments
- https://www.barlowforwyo.com/in-the-media/eric-barlows-statement-on-responsible-energy-development
- https://www.barlowforwyo.com/in-the-media/healthcare-striketeam
- https://www.barlowforwyo.com/in-the-media/kota-wyoming-legislature-passes-stem-cell-freedom-act-giving-access-to-unapproved-treatments
- https://www.barlowforwyo.com/in-the-media/lovell-chronicle-barlow-says-he-answers-to-wyoming-not-white-house
- https://www.barlowforwyo.com/in-the-media/morning-show-with-jake-feb-17th
- https://www.barlowforwyo.com/in-the-media/wake-up-wyoming-eric-barlow-is-running-for-governor-of-wyoming
- https://www.barlowforwyo.com/in-the-media/wyofile-a-turning-point-for-public-lands-and-the-businesses-they-support
- https://www.barlowforwyo.com/meeteric
- https://www.barlowforwyo.com/setting-the-record-straight
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